Context Clues and Word Meanings Quiz

Read the sentence: "The puppy was famished after playing outside all day." What does the word "famished" mean?

• Tired

• Hungry

• Happy

• Noisy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence, "The river was tranquil, unlike the stormy sea," what does "tranquil" mean?

• Calm

• Loud

• Dirty

• Deep

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means the opposite of "ancient" in the sentence: "The ancient tree stood next to a modern building"?

• Old

• Tall

• Modern

• Green

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

Read the sentence: "The scientist used a microscope to observe the tiny cells." What does "microscope" mean?

• A tool to see small things

• A kind of animal

• A type of book

• A large building

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the sentence, "The children were elated when they heard about the surprise party," what does "elated" mean?

• Sad

• Angry

• Excited

• Sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "The desert is arid, but the rainforest is moist." What does "arid" mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Dark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The chef will garnish the dish with parsley," what does "garnish" mean?

• Eat

• Decorate

• Cook

• Wash

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word means the same as "enormous" in the sentence: "The enormous elephant walked slowly"?

• Small

• Fast

• Huge

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Read the sentence: "The mountain was so steep that it was difficult to climb." What does "steep" mean?

• Flat

• Slippery

• Very high and sharp

• Short

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence, "The students were attentive during the lesson, unlike yesterday when they were distracted," what does "attentive" mean?

• Not listening

• Paying attention

• Sleeping

• Talking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4