Unlocking Words with Context Clues

Read 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.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The teacher's explanation was so lucid that everyone understood the complex topic," what does the word "lucid" mean?

• Confusing

• Clear

• Long

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Read the sentence: "The boy was elated when he found out he won the competition." What does the word "elated" mean?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Stupidity

• Creativity

• Laziness

• Simplicity

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the sentence: "The storm caused a deluge, flooding the entire town." What does the word "deluge" mean?

• Drought

• Light rain

• Heavy rain

• Wind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The detective used the clues to deduce the identity of the thief," what does the word "deduce" mean?

• Ignore

• Reveal

• Conclude

• Hide

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the sentence: "The artist's work was so intricate that it took hours to appreciate all the details." What does the word "intricate" mean?

• Simple

• Complex

• Boring

• Unfinished

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The athlete was resilient, bouncing back quickly after the injury," what does the word "resilient" mean?

• Weak

• Fragile

• Strong

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Read the sentence: "The scientist's hypothesis was plausible, given the evidence presented." What does the word "plausible" mean?

• Unlikely

• Believable

• Impossible

• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "The chef's new recipe was a fusion of flavors, combining sweet and savory elements," what does the word "fusion" mean?

• Separation

• Combination

• Removal

• Destruction

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C