Context Clues

What is the meaning of the word 'vivid' in the sentence: The artist used vivid colors in his painting?

• dull

• faint

• bright, intense, and striking

• subtle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The detective carefully examined the evidence, what does 'examined' mean?

• Carelessly ignored

• Inspect or scrutinize closely and thoroughly

• Rapidly analyzed

• Quickly glanced at

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does 'furious' mean in the sentence: The coach was furious when the team lost the game?

• Excited

• Sad

• Extremely angry or full of rage

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The teacher praised the student for her diligence, what does 'diligence' mean?

• A type of weather

• Careful and persistent work or effort

• A type of fruit

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the meaning of 'gigantic' in the sentence: The elephant was gigantic compared to the mouse?

• tiny or minuscule in size

• very large or huge in size

• colorful or vibrant in appearance

• average or moderate in size

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does 'mysterious' mean in the sentence: The old house had a mysterious aura about it?

• having an atmosphere of mystery or intrigue

• associated with clear and obvious explanations

• lacking any sense of mystery or intrigue

• having a bright and cheerful atmosphere

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The chef added a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor, what does 'enhance' mean?

• To maintain the same level

• To remove completely

• To make something better or more intense.

• To decrease the intensity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of 'frigid' in the sentence: The wind was frigid on the snowy mountain peak?

• tropical

• hot

• extremely cold or icy

• freezing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The author's words were eloquent and moved the audience, what does 'eloquent' mean?

• Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

• Confusing or unclear in speaking or writing

• Boring and uninteresting in speaking or writing

• Energetic and lively in speaking or writing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'perplexed' mean in the sentence: The complex math problem left the student perplexed?

• enlightened

• confused

• clear

• knowledgeable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4