Context Clue Challenge

What does the word 'glistening' mean in the sentence: 'The glistening water sparkled in the sunlight'?

• Shining or sparkling in light.

• Rough and unpolished

• Cloudy and overcast

• Dull and lifeless

In the sentence 'The puppy was very energetic and playful,' what does 'energetic' mean?

• Lacking energy and dull.

• Calm and relaxed.

• Full of energy and lively.

• Slow and sleepy.

What can you infer about the word 'frigid' in the sentence: 'The frigid air made us shiver'?

• The word 'frigid' refers to a light breeze.

• The word 'frigid' describes a humid environment.

• The word 'frigid' means extremely cold.

• The word 'frigid' means warm and pleasant.

In the sentence 'She was ecstatic when she won the prize,' what does 'ecstatic' mean?

• Intensely happy or joyful.

• Being confused or uncertain.

• Experiencing sadness or disappointment.

• Feeling indifferent or neutral.

What does 'ancient' mean in the context of 'The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore'?

• Recently built or modern

• Common or ordinary

• Small or insignificant

• Very old or from a long time ago.

In the sentence 'The aroma of fresh cookies filled the room,' what does 'aroma' mean?

• A pleasant smell.

• A type of cookie

• A kitchen appliance

• A cooking method

What can you deduce about the word 'diligent' in the sentence: 'He was diligent in completing his homework'?

• The word 'diligent' means being lazy and unproductive.

• The word 'diligent' refers to someone who avoids work.

• The word 'diligent' means showing care and effort in completing tasks.

• The word 'diligent' indicates a lack of interest in tasks.

In the sentence 'The forest was teeming with life,' what does 'teeming' mean?

• scattered and sparse

• lacking life or barren

• full of life or abundant with life

• quiet and still

What does 'bizarre' mean in the context of 'The bizarre creature startled everyone'?

• friendly or welcoming

• predictable or expected

• ordinary or common

• strange or unusual

In the sentence 'She felt a sense of dread as she entered the dark room,' what does 'dread' mean?

• a feeling of great fear or apprehension

• a moment of surprise

• a sense of confusion

• a feeling of happiness