Word Choice and Context Clues

What is the definition of the word 'meticulous' based on the context in the sentence: 'The artist was meticulous in his attention to detail'?

• Careless and sloppy

• Unconcerned and indifferent

• Showing great attention to detail or very careful and precise

• Quick and hasty

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the sentence 'The teacher's acerbic comments left the students feeling uneasy', what does the word 'acerbic' most likely mean?

• gentle

• sharp, bitter, or harsh

• sweet

• kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Based on the context in the sentence 'The detective scrutinized the evidence carefully', what does 'scrutinized' mean?

• To ignore completely

• To examine closely and thoroughly

• To analyze quickly

• To overlook with carelessness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The politician's ambiguous statement confused the audience', what does 'ambiguous' suggest about the statement?

• The statement had a single interpretation

• The statement was well-received by the audience

• The statement was clear and concise

• The statement can be interpreted in different ways.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the sentence: 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient'?

• fragile

• able to withstand or recover from difficult situations

• easily discouraged

• unyielding

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is described as 'eloquent' in a speech, what quality are they most likely displaying?

• Lack of preparation and organization in speech

• Fluency and persuasiveness in speech

• Confusion and incoherence in speech

• Brevity and conciseness in speech

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In the sentence 'The dark clouds were a harbinger of the coming storm', what does 'harbinger' foreshadow?

• snow

• storm

• sunshine

• rain

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'exemplary' imply in the sentence: 'She received an exemplary score on the exam'?

• She received a score that is excellent or perfect.

• She received a score that is exceptional or outstanding.

• She received a score that is satisfactory or mediocre.

• She received a score that is average or below average.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on the context in the sentence 'The author's vivid descriptions brought the story to life', what does 'vivid' mean?

• Clear, detailed, and lively

• Quiet, muted, and monotonous

• Colorful, vibrant, and animated

• Blurry, vague, and dull

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If a character in a story is described as 'devious', what trait are they likely exhibiting?

• Kindness

• Generosity

• Honesty

• Deceitfulness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6