Word Meaning and Usage Quiz

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The stars in the night sky looked absolutely ________."

• measly

• heavenly

• bitterly

• orderly

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: "The river flows ________ through the valley, providing water to the nearby towns."

• clockwise

• measly

• properly

• waterways

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The teacher ________ explained the complex topic, making it easy for everyone to understand."

• bitterly

• readily

• lightly

• supposedly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The meeting was conducted in an ________ manner, with each topic discussed in turn."

• orderly

• heavenly

• bitterly

• measly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The clock on the wall ticks ________, marking the passage of time."

• clockwise

• waterways

• lightly

• presently

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The weather turned ________ cold, making it difficult to enjoy the outdoor picnic."

• heavenly

• bitterly

• orderly

• measly

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The ________ amount of food was not enough to feed the entire group."

• measly

• heavenly

• orderly

• properly

Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: "The project was ________ completed, with all the requirements met."

• waterways

• properly

• bitterly

• lightly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The ________ were filled with boats, each one ready to set sail."

• waterways

• presently

• lightly

• orderly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The cake was ________ dusted with powdered sugar, adding a sweet touch."

• bitterly

• lightly

• measly

• heavenly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D