Context Clues Quiz for Grade 4

What does the word "enormous" mean?

• Small

• Huge

• Fast

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "fragile" mean?

• Strong

• Breakable

• Heavy

• Colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word "rapid" mean?

• Slow

• Fast

• Tall

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What does the word "ancient" mean?

• New

• Old

• Expensive

• Shiny

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What does the word "scarce" mean?

• Plenty

• Rare

• Sweet

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "eager" mean?

• Uninterested

• Excited

• Angry

• Sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "The puppy was famished after playing outside all day, so he ate his dinner very quickly." What does "famished" mean in this sentence?

• Tired

• Hungry

• Playful

• Noisy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "After the storm, the streets were deserted, with not a single person in sight." What does "deserted" mean in this sentence?

• Full

• Empty

• Wet

• Clean

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence: "Even though the math problem was tricky, Mia was determined to solve it." What does "determined" mean in this sentence?

• Confused

• Unwilling

• Persistent

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "The old castle was surrounded by a moat, making it difficult for anyone to enter." What does "moat" mean in this sentence?

• A bridge

• A ditch filled with water

• A tower

• A garden

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C