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Vocabulary Context Clues Practice Quizizz

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
2.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Careful 
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
3.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 
a)
Rejection
b)
Shock
c)
Disapproval 
d)
Praise
4.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate
5.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
6.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
7.
These could make bees vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more easily. Someone who is vulnerable is able to be-
a)
hurt
b)
modified
c)
ruled out
d)
recognnized
8.
Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them to be unfathomable. 
a)
hard to understand
b)
easy to laugh at
c)
hard to believe
d)
easy to listen to
9.
When she visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., Lindsey noticed that her fellow visitors were very quiet and reverential. 
Which word is not a synonym for the word reverential?
a)
respectful
b)
solemn
c)
admiring
d)
impolite
10.
Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?
a)
stresses
b)
possible
c)
modified
d)
suggested
11.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 
a)
lost
b)
lovable 
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
12.
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. Choose the best definition for the word mislaid.
a)
lost
b)
found
c)
mixed
d)
looked for
13.
Lisa pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does pondered mean?
a)
rejected
b)
laughed at
c)
agreed with
d)
thought about
14.
In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?
a)
hives
b)
problems
c)
honeybees
d)
beekeepers
15.
However, without a known cause or cure, CCD remains a conundrum. A conundrum is a-
a)
cost of food.
b)
known cause.
c)
puzzling problem.
d)
cure for a disease.
16.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
17.
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
18.
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
a)
outlawed
b)
exchanged
c)
running
d)
common
19.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
20.
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast
a)
rested
b)
broke
c)
avoided
d)
looked at
21.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night
a)
lose
b)
eat
c)
trade
d)
show
22.
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
a)
cold
b)
clean
c)
green
d)
warm
23.
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
a)
popular
b)
out-dated
c)
careful
d)
round
24.
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
a)
nervous
b)
silly
c)
happy
d)
sleepy
25.
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
a)
dark
b)
funny
c)
bright
d)
normal
26.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

27.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

a)

annoying

b)

able to be heard

c)

loud

d)

creating vapor

28.

She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.

a)

hatred

b)

love

c)

sadness

d)

vorpality

29.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

30.

Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes properly. He was afraid that he might have made them uneven, but his teacher assured him that his shapes were perfectly symmetrical.

a)

slithy

b)

disgusting

c)

equal

d)

rough

31.

Janie was gratified when the teacher used her project as an example for other classes.

a)

disappointed

b)

happy

c)

embarrassed

d)

burbled

32.

The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.

a)

clashing

b)

pleasant

c)

silent

d)

impolite

33.

Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.

a)

love

b)

pass

c)

steal

d)

put down

34.

My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I'm not even concerned about such frivolous things.

a)

important

b)

tulgey

c)

silly

d)

strange

35.

The dogs were so hungry that they would have fought one another for a morsel of meat.

a)

crumb

b)

ton

c)

tove

d)

torch

36.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
37.
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
a)
stamp
b)
prohibition 
c)
ad 
d)
tax
38.
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
a)
charming 
b)
running 
c)
ruined
d)
perhaps
39.
Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher. 
a)
careless
b)
skillful
c)
inexperienced
d)
clumsy
40.
The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.  
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text?
a)
lazy
b)
helpful
c)
avid 
d)
happy
41.
I meandered through the mall, taking my time and looking at all the clothes in the windows.
a)
hurried
b)
ran
c)
wandered
d)
jogged
42.
Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.
a)
dry
b)
empty
c)
wet
d)
sandy
43.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

a)

select

b)

conceal

c)

organize

d)

flee

44.

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

a)

slope

b)

driveway

c)

level

d)

sidewalk

45.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

46.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

47.

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

a)

signal

b)

greeting

c)

sentence

d)

question

48.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
49.
Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?
 
a)
very different
b)
the same
c)
weird
d)
muggy
50.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
51.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
52.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
53.
The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?
a)
red
b)
lovely
c)
ugly
d)
large
54.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
55.
The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?
a)
smart
b)
dumb
c)
happy
d)
confused
56.
The cheetah was quick. What is quick? 
a)
slow
b)
angry
c)
fast
d)
busy
57.
The mom was really harsh with her son after he lied to her about his homework. What is harsh?
a)
easy
b)
nice
c)
happy
d)
serious
58.
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a)
continue
b)
change
c)
help
d)
swim

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