Vocabulary Meaning Quiz

Use the clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. Carrie's mom looked very distraught, and her dad had an equally troubled expression when she came home late.

• upset

• calm

• crazy

• peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. Steven was usually a very wary driver, but lately he has driven quite recklessly.

• calm

• wild

• fast

• cautious

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5D

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

Use the clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. Sally enjoyed her job. She was very glad she chose dentistry as her vocation.

• career

• hobby

• vacation

• school

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Use the clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. When Eric checked the inventory, he found that the shelf for napkins was void, but the shelf for cups was completely full.

• occupied

• empty

• clean

• stocked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Use the clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. After careful inspection, the appraisers discovered the painting was a sham, and its seller was a phony.

• natural

• true

• real

• fake

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.K.5B

Use the clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the bold word. The red snake was toxic, but the yellow snake was harmless.

• wholesome

• deadly

• healthy

• kind

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

Choose the meaning of the bold word. The radiant sun was blocked by the dark clouds.

• bright

• dull

• sullen

• glittering

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Choose the meaning of the bold word. Stan remained silent while Tyler continued to loudly rant

• sing

• quiet

• whisper

• yell

Tags

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

CCSS.L.1.5D