Context Clues Quiz

"Photosynthesis, the process by which plants make food using sunlight, is vital for life on Earth." What does photosynthesis mean?

• A way plants grow roots

• A process where plants make food using sunlight

• A kind of flower

• A place where plants grow

"A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food." What does predator mean?

• An animal that eats plants

• An animal that hunts other animals for food

• A large animal

• An animal that lives in water

"An archipelago is a group of islands close together." What does archipelago mean?

• A large mountain

• A group of islands

• A wide river

• A kind of forest

"The toddler was energetic, or full of energy, after his nap." What does energetic mean?

• Tired

• Full of energy

• Quiet

• Calm

"The artist was innovative, meaning creative and original, in her work." What does innovative mean?

• Creative and original

• Boring

• Careless

• Lazy

"The dog was obedient, not disobedient, during training." What does obedient mean?

• Well-behaved

• Wild

• Angry

• Slow

"The weather was frigid, not warm, so we wore jackets." What does frigid mean?

• Cold

• Hot

• Dry

• Windy

"She collects seashells, such as clams, mussels, and sand dollars." What does seashells mean?

• Types of fish

• Shells found by the sea

• Rocks from the ocean

• Pieces of driftwood

Her jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and earrings, sparkled in the light. What does jewelry mean?

• Shiny objects people wear

• Types of clothing

• Tools for cooking

• Lights in the room

The landscape had many landmarks, like mountains, rivers, and forests. What does landmarks mean?

• Famous places

• Features on the land

• Types of maps

• Names of cities