Context clues and word meanings

What does the word 'gigantic' mean in the sentence 'The elephant was gigantic'?

• Very large in size or scale

• Moderately large in size or scale

• Average in size or scale

• Tiny in size or scale

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The sun was blazing hot', what does 'blazing' mean?

• freezing cold

• rainy

• mild

• extremely hot or intense

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If someone is described as 'pensive', what does that mean?

• Engaged in physical activity

• Engaged in deep or serious thought

• Happy and carefree

• Focused on a specific task

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'frigid' in the sentence 'The water was frigid'?

• extremely cold

• balmy

• scorching

• freezing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If a person is 'exhausted', how are they feeling?

• Refreshed

• Motivated

• Energized

• Extremely tired, drained of energy, and fatigued.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'furious' mean in the sentence 'She was furious with her brother'?

• extremely angry or full of rage

• calm and collected

• mildly irritated

• ecstatic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The room was dimly lit', what does 'dimly' mean?

• partially lit

• clearly and brightly

• completely dark

• not brightly or clearly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If a character is 'courageous', what trait do they possess?

• Lazy

• Bravery

• Timid

• Fearful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the meaning of 'drenched' in the sentence 'The kids were drenched after playing in the rain'?

• completely dry

• completely soaked or saturated with water

• slightly damp

• partially dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If someone is 'miserable', how are they feeling?

• ecstatic

• very happy

• very unhappy, distressed, or uncomfortable

• content

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4