Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

In the sentence, "Matt says I could see the majestic beauty of the American Southeast if I'd bother to glance out the window," what does the word "majestic" most likely mean?

• Small and unimpressive

• Grand and impressive

• Dangerous and steep

• Old and crumbling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "This isn't the first time your antics got you a little too much attention and you had to lie low for a while,"

what does the word "antics" most likely mean?

• Quiet movements

• Silly or funny behavior

• Dangerous actions

• Serious attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, "He never looked away from the screen long enough to make eye contact with a real human. He was hostile. Antisocial," what does the word "hostile" most likely mean?

• Friendly

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

• Curious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence, "He turns to face me, and I can see that his neck and arms are dotted with bright red splotches,"

what does the word "splotches" most likely mean?

• Neat lines

• Irregular spots

• Large areas

• Small dots

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

In the sentence, "The Bath is an irregular-shaped pool nestled in a natural rock formation," what does the word "nestled" most likely mean?

• Separated

• Slipped

• Located

• Exposed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the word "snicker" mean in the sentences, "We thought you'd figure it out." I snicker. "You know, from the sign that says 'Hot Springs.'"?

• Laugh quietly

• Yell loudly

• Cry softly

• Whisper secretly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4