Vocabulary Context Clue Quiz

In the sentence, "The old house at the end of the street was so **dilapidated** that it looked like it might collapse at any moment," what does the word "dilapidated" mean?

• Newly built

• In a state of disrepair

• Luxurious

• Well-maintained

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When someone speaks with **conviction**, they are speaking:

• Uncertainly

• With doubt

• With strong belief

• Hesitantly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the context of the sentence, "The **devious** fox managed to outsmart the farmer and steal the chickens," what does "devious" imply about the fox?

• Honest

• Clever and sneaky

• Slow

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The word **dire** in the sentence, "The explorers were in **dire** need of water after days in the desert," suggests that their need was:

• Unimportant

• Urgent and serious

• Optional

• Minor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The dark clouds and howling wind gave a sense of **foreboding**," what does "foreboding" mean?

• A feeling of excitement

• A sense of impending doom

• A sense of relief

• A feeling of joy

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The ancient **parchments** were carefully unrolled by the historian. What are "parchments" in this context?

• Modern books

• Old documents

• Electronic files

• Stone tablets

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

After winning the championship, the team celebrated **exultantly**. How did the team celebrate?

• Sadly

• Quietly

• Joyfully and triumphantly

• Angrily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To **divulge** a secret means to:

• Keep it hidden

• Reveal it

• Forget it

• Ignore it

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In the sentence, "He was forgiven for his **transgressions** after he apologized," what are "transgressions"?

• Good deeds

• Mistakes or wrongdoings

• Achievements

• Promises

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The villain's **malevolence** was evident in his plan to harm the hero. What does "malevolence" mean?

• Kindness

• Evil intent

• Generosity

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F