Understanding Context Clues in Text

In the sentence, "The arid climate of the desert makes it difficult for many plants to survive," what does the word "arid" most likely mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Humid

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

In the sentence, "The boy was elated when he found out he won the contest," what does the word "elated" most likely mean?

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the sentence, "The impressive ancient ruins were a testament to the civilization's ingenuity," what does the word "ingenuity" most likely mean?

• Stupidity

• Creativity

• Destruction

• Simplicity

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence, "The gymnast was very nimble, performing flips with ease," what does the word "nimble" most likely mean?

• Awkward

• Slow

• Swift

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence, "The teacher's explanation was concise, making it easy for the students to understand," what does the word "concise" most likely mean?

• Lengthy

• Brief

• Confusing

• Important

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The ominous clouds signaled an approaching storm," what does the word "ominous" most likely mean?

• Cheerful

• Threatening

• Bright

• Small

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the sentence, "The diligent student completed all her assignments on time," what does the word "diligent" most likely mean?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Forgetful

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence, "The aroma of the freshly baked bread filled the kitchen," what does the word "aroma" most likely mean?

• Noise

• Smell

• Sight

• Touch

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "The athlete's stamina was impressive, allowing him to run long distances without tiring," what does the word "stamina" most likely mean?

• Weakness

• Endurance

• Speed

• Agility

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In the sentence, "The intricate design of the tapestry was admired by all," what does the word "intricate" most likely mean?

• Simple

• Complex

• Common

• Plain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D