Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "After losing the game, the team felt a deep sense of melancholy."?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "The sun was blazing and the ground was parched, so we knew we had to find water soon," what does "parched" mean?

• Flooded

• Dry

• Cold

• Soft

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "ravenous" mean in the sentence: "After hiking all day, I was ravenous and could eat a whole pizza by myself."?

• Thirsty

• Tired

• Very hungry

• Full

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "Despite the clear danger, the protagonist was undaunted and continued on their quest," what does "undaunted" mean?

• Scared

• Careless

• Uninterested

• Not discouraged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "obsolete" mean in the sentence: "With the invention of smartphones, many people consider landline phones to be obsolete."?

• New and improved

• Old and unused

• Necessary

• Popular

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the sentence, "The chef's masterpiece was a delectable cake that disappeared in minutes," what does "delectable" mean?

• Disgusting

• Delicious

• Decorative

• Large

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "benevolent" mean in the sentence: "The benevolent king was loved by all for his kind deeds and fair laws."?

• Cruel

• Kind

• Lazy

• Strict

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, "The detective examined the cryptic message for clues," what does "cryptic" mean?

• Clear

• Mysterious

• Long

• Funny

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "arduous" mean in the sentence: "Climbing the mountain was an arduous journey that took three days."?

• Dangerous

• Easy

• Difficult

• Quick

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The verdant fields stretched out for miles, a testament to the spring rains," what does "verdant" mean?

• Barren

• Green and lush

• Flooded

• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4