Context Clues Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "absorb" mean in the sentence: "The sponge can absorb a lot of water"?

• To release

• To take in

• To dry

• To float

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "accuse" mean in the sentence: "She didn't want to accuse him without proof"?

• To praise

• To blame

• To ignore

• To help

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "He decided to act in the school play," what does "act" mean?

• To sleep

• To perform

• To eat

• To run

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "active" mean in the sentence: "The puppy is very active and loves to play"?

• Lazy

• Energetic

• Quiet

• Sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What does "actual" mean in the sentence: "The actual cost of the toy was less than expected"?

• Imaginary

• Real

• Fake

• Estimated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "adopt" mean in the sentence: "They decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter"?

• To abandon

• To take in

• To sell

• To lose

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "advantage" mean in the sentence: "Having a map gave us an advantage during the hike"?

• Disadvantage

• Benefit

• Problem

• Obstacle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "advice" mean in the sentence: "She gave me good advice about studying for the test"?

• Warning

• Suggestion

• Command

• Criticism

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does "ambition" mean in the sentence: "Her ambition is to become a doctor"?

• Fear

• Dream

• Doubt

• Regret

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "ancient" mean in the sentence: "The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore"?

• Modern

• Old

• New

• Recent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B