Context Clues and Precise Language Quiz

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

"The transparent glass allowed us to see right through it." Based on context clues, transparent means:

• Solid

• Clear

• Strong

• Colored

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which word is most precise to describe a cat cleaning itself?

• Washing

• Cleaning

• Grooming

• Touching

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In the sentence "The frigid winter air made her shiver," what does frigid mean using context clues?

• Extremely cold

• Slightly warm

• Very windy

• Somewhat cool

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D