Context Clues and Precise Language Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "The malodorous garbage made everyone hold their nose," what does malodorous mean based on context clues?
Sweet smelling
Very large
Bad smelling
Colorful
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "The tenacious climber refused to give up, even when the mountain seemed impossible to scale." What does tenacious mean?
Tired and weak
Determined and persistent
Scared and nervous
Slow and careful
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the most precise word to complete this sentence: "The hungry lion _ through the tall grass."
went
moved
stalked
walked
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "The diminutive puppy could fit in my pocket," what does diminutive mean using context clues?
Playful
Tiny
Energetic
Spotted
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The boisterous children played during recess." Which word could replace boisterous while keeping the same meaning?
Quiet
Sleepy
Noisy
Careful
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence: "After running the marathon, James was exhausted and famished." What does famished mean?
Very hungry
Very happy
Very tired
Very thirsty
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the most precise word to describe how a snake moves:
Goes
Moves
Slithers
Travels
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
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