Oct. 20-24 Quiz

The hikers were famished after climbing the steep mountain and quickly ate all their sandwiches. What does famished most likely mean?

• Tired

• Hungry

• Excited

• Nervous

Which context clue helps you determine the meaning of famished?

• a. “hikers”

• b. “climbing the steep mountain”

• c. “quickly ate all their sandwiches”

• d. “mountain”

The pond was so murky that we couldn’t see the fish below the surface.

• Clear

• Dark

• Shiny

• Bright

The pond was so murky that we couldn’t see the fish below the surface.

What kind of context clue is used in the sentence above?

• Inference

• Definition

• Antonym

• Synonym

Unlike his gregarious sister, Marcus preferred to spend time alone. What does gregarious mean?

• Quiet

• Social

• Shy

• Lazy

Select the sentence that uses a figurative meaning of the word light.

• After hearing the good news, she felt a light heart.

• The light bulb in the room was very bright.

• He turned on the light to read his book.

• The morning light shone through the window.

The word home has a positive connotation in which sentence?

• I finally reached home after a long trip.

• The fire destroyed their home.

• Home is where love and comfort live.

• We passed the old home on the corner.

The arboretum, a place where many kinds of trees are grown, is a peaceful spot for a picnic.

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

The old mansion was immense, or very large, with dozens of rooms and long hallways.

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

After the argument, the classroom felt tense. Everyone sat quietly, avoiding eye contact.

• Definition

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference