Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Read the following sentence and determine the meaning of the word "chronic" based on its context: "Despite numerous treatments, her chronic back pain persisted, affecting her daily activities."

• Temporary

• Severe

• Long-lasting

• Mild

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence "The cognitive abilities of the students were tested through various puzzles and challenges," what does the word "cognitive" most likely mean?

• Physical

• Mental

• Emotional

• Social

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Based on the context of the sentence, what does the word "collision" mean? "The collision between the two cars caused a massive traffic jam on the highway."

• Agreement

• Meeting

• Crash

• Departure

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Determine the meaning of "cumulative" in the following sentence: "The cumulative effect of the small changes led to a significant improvement in the system."

• Isolated

• Collective

• Negative

• Immediate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "epidemic" mean in this context? "The flu epidemic spread rapidly through the city, affecting thousands of people."

• Localized

• Widespread

• Controlled

• Minor

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence "The loud music impaired his ability to concentrate on his homework," what does "impaired" mean?

• Enhanced

• Improved

• Weakened

• Ignored

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "paramount" in the sentence: "Ensuring the safety of the passengers is of paramount importance to the airline"?

• Secondary

• Minor

• Essential

• Optional

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Determine the meaning of "prevalent" in the following sentence: "Smartphones have become prevalent in today's society, with almost everyone owning one."

• Rare

• Common

• Expensive

• Outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence "The trend of wearing vintage clothing has gained popularity among teenagers," what does "trend" most likely mean?

• Tradition

• Pattern

• Rule

• Decline

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "chronic" mean in this context? "He suffered from chronic headaches that required regular medication."

• Occasional

• Persistent

• Intense

• Sporadic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4