Context Clues Quiz

In the sentence "Despite the arduous journey, the climbers reached the summit, feeling jubilant," what does "arduous" most likely mean?

• Easy

• Dangerous

• Difficult

• Quick

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the antonym of "jubilant" as used in the sentence "After winning the championship, the team was jubilant"?

• Ecstatic

• Miserable

• Excited

• Happy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the context of the sentence "The parched ground soaked up the rain quickly," what does "parched" mean?

• Flooded

• Dry

• Muddy

• Slippery

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the word that best fits in the sentence: "She was so meticulous at her job that nothing ever seemed out of place."

• Careless

• Clumsy

• Precise

• Hasty

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What does the word "diminish" mean in the sentence "The sound of the waterfall began to diminish as we walked further away"?

• Increase

• Disappear

• Decrease

• Echo

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the synonym of "ancient" from the sentence "The relics in the museum were so ancient they could crumble at any touch."

• Modern

• Old

• New

• Recent

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The chef's preparation for the dish was impeccable, leaving no room for error," what does "impeccable" imply?

• Faulty

• Flawless

• Negligent

• Careless

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of "elated" in the sentence "She felt elated after hearing the good news"?

• Indifferent

• Depressed

• Excited

• Confused

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The opaque window was difficult to see through at night," what does "opaque" mean?

• Transparent

• Clear

• Cloudy

• Non-transparent

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the best synonym for "tranquil" from the sentence "The tranquil lake provided a perfect setting for meditation."

• Turbulent

• Peaceful

• Noisy

• Rough

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept