Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "meticulous" mean in the sentence: "She was meticulous about her work, ensuring every detail was perfect"?

• Careless

• Detailed

• Quick

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence "Despite the cacophony in the cafeteria, Jenna could hear her name being called," what does "cacophony" mean?

• Silence

• Music

• Loud, harsh noise

• Whisper

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is described as "gregarious," based on the context that they enjoy social gatherings and have many friends, what does "gregarious" mean?

• Shy

• Social

• Mean

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The sentence "He was an amateur in gardening, barely knowing the difference between a flower and a weed," suggests that "amateur" means:

• Expert

• Beginner

• Professional

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "benevolent" mean in the sentence: "The benevolent old man always helped people in need"?

• Selfish

• Kind

• Angry

• Miserly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence "The arid desert was barren, with almost no signs of life," what does "arid" mean?

• Fertile

• Dry

• Cold

• Crowded

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The sentence "Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore new subjects constantly," suggests that "insatiable" means:

• Satisfied

• Uninterested

• Unquenchable

• Temporary

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "obsolete" mean in the sentence: "With the advent of digital cameras, many film cameras became obsolete"?

• Popular

• Outdated

• Expensive

• Rare

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence "The clandestine meeting took place under the cover of night," what does "clandestine" mean?

• Public

• Secret

• Official

• Casual

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The sentence "He was known for his frugality, always saving and never spending more than necessary," suggests that "frugality" means:

• Generosity

• Thriftiness

• Wastefulness

• Extravagance

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C