Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

Despite his many flaws, he was known for his __________, always striving to do the right thing.

• promotion

• virtue

• pity

• accent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After years of hard work, she finally received a __________ at her job, moving up to a managerial position.

• glimpse

• lard

• promotion

• tiffin

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

He felt a deep sense of __________ for the stray dog, which looked hungry and cold.

• pity

• lurking

• squirm

• sari

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Her strong __________ made it clear that she was from the southern part of the country.

• diagram

• accent

• lopsided

• rasam

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The teacher drew a __________ on the board to explain the complex concept to the students.

• glimpse

• tiffin

• diagram

• yukking

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

She caught a __________ of the celebrity as he hurried into the car.

• glimpse

• lard

• virtue

• squirm

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

The children were __________ loudly at the comedian's jokes during the school assembly.

• lurking

• yukking

• lopsided

• sari

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The cat was __________ in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to pounce on the mouse.

• lurking

• promotion

• pity

• accent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The picture frame hung __________ on the wall, making the room look untidy.

• lopsided

• squirm

• rasam

• tiffin

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The little boy began to __________ in his seat, unable to sit still during the long lecture.

• sari

• squirm

• lard

• unemployment

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F