Context Clues Vocabulary

While hiking, they found a quaint little cabin in the woods. The word "quaint" most likely means:

• Modern and new

• Strange and unusual

• Small and charming

• Large and spacious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The chef garnished the dish with parsley before serving it. The word "garnished" most likely means:

• Spoiled

• Decorated

• Burned

• Covered

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The arid desert landscape seemed endless. The word "arid" most likely means:

• Cold and icy

• Hot and dry

• Wet and humid

• Rocky and barren

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was elated when she found out she had won the prize. The word "elated" most likely means:

• Angry

• Confused

• Extremely happy

• Very sad

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The instructions were so convoluted that no one could follow them. The word "convoluted" most likely means:

• Clear and straightforward

• Complicated and confusing

• Short and simple

• Interesting and engaging

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

His voracious reading habits meant he finished several books a week. The word "voracious" most likely means:

• Slow and careful

• Insatiable and eager

• Selective and picky

• Infrequent and sporadic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dilapidated house looked like it was about to collapse. The word "dilapidated" most likely means:

• Newly built

• Well-maintained

• Falling apart

• Luxuriously furnished

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

After the long journey, the travelers were famished. The word "famished" most likely means:

• Lost

• Tired

• Extremely hungry

• Very thirsty

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The opaque window glass didn't let any light through. The word "opaque" most likely means:

• Transparent

• Colorful

• Frosted

• Not allowing light to pass through

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her jubilant expression made everyone in the room smile. The word "jubilant" most likely means:

• Worried

• Joyful and excited

• Indifferent

• Sad and tearful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4