Vocabulary and Context Clues Quiz

What does the word dormant most likely mean?

• Active and dangerous

• Sleeping or inactive

• Full of lava

• Broken into pieces

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word timid mean in this sentence?

• Angry

• Excited

• Shy

• Hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word wave mean in this sentence?

• A movement of water

• A signal made by moving your hand back and forth

• A curved shape

• A sudden rush of emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is a synonym for ecstatic?

• Worried

• Angry

• Excited

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.1.4A

What does the word boisterous most likely mean?

• Friendly

• Calm

• Noisy

• Shy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word lethargic mean?

• Angry

• Full of energy

• Tired or sluggish

• Scared

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word bizarre mean?

• Unusual

• Boring

• Simple

• Popular

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word reluctant mean?

• Ready

• Willing

• Nervous

• Unwilling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does evacuate most likely mean?

• Build a tent

• Hide under trees

• Leave the place

• Light a fire

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word check mean in this sentence?

• To mark something with a symbol

• To examine or look over

• A form of payment

• A pattern of squares

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C