Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "glacial" mean in the sentence: "She gave him a glacial stare that made him step back"?

• Warm and inviting

• Cold and unfriendly

• Quick and sharp

• Slow and steady

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence, "The flowers were wilting, parched from the scorching sun," what does "parched" mean?

• Drowned

• Thirsty or dried out

• Brightly colored

• Growing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The cat ran fast.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The book was on the table.

• The car is red.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy" means:

• Very

• Not

• Under

• Before

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the word "inferred" mean in the sentence: "From the clues in the story, we inferred that the detective was close to solving the case"?

• Asked

• Guessed

• Knew

• Concluded based on evidence

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence, "His response was so cryptic that everyone was left scratching their heads," what does "cryptic" mean?

• Clear and easy to understand

• Mysterious or obscure

• Angry and loud

• Funny and entertaining

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The suffix "-ful" in the word "joyful" means:

• Without

• Full of

• Capable of

• Before

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "The movie's ending left us feeling a deep sense of melancholy"?

• Excitement

• Sadness

• Fear

• Happiness

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence, "The chef's use of spices was subtle, yet it made the dish exceptionally flavorful," what does "subtle" mean?

• Overpowering

• Not noticeable

• Slightly noticeable

• Unimportant

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept