Vocabulary and Context Clues Quiz

The teacher’s explanation was so lucid that even the most confused students understood the concept.

• vague

• clear

• boring

• long

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After the storm, the streets were inundated with water.

• dry

• flooded

• cleaned

• frozen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The detective’s meticulous notes helped solve the case.

• careless

• detailed

• short

• confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The speaker’s tone was caustic, making the audience uncomfortable.

• humorous

• gentle

• sarcastic

• cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The student’s tenacity impressed the coach.

• laziness

• determination

• confusion

• hesitation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The artist’s style is eclectic, drawing from many different influences.

• narrow

• varied

• traditional

• modern

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The politician’s speech was full of rhetoric, but lacked real solutions.

• persuasive language

• facts

• silence

• jokes

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The ominous clouds signaled an approaching storm.

• harmless

• threatening

• beautiful

• distant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The student gave a candid response during the interview.

• dishonest

• polite

• truthful

• rehearsed

The movie’s ending was ambiguous, leaving viewers unsure of what happened.

• clear

• confusing

• predictable

• obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4