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Context Clues Quiz- 7th ELA

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word 'frigid' mean in the sentence: The frigid wind made everyone shiver?

a)

very cold or freezing

b)

extremely hot

c)

cool and refreshing

d)

mild temperature

2.

In the sentence 'The detective scrutinized the evidence', what does 'scrutinized' mean?

a)

To ignore completely

b)

To carefully examine or inspect

c)

To taste or sample

d)

To fix or repair

3.

What is the meaning of 'drenched' in the sentence: The rain drenched the entire city?

a)

partially dry

b)

exposed to sunlight

c)

completely soaked or saturated with liquid

d)

covered in dust

4.

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the class', what does 'stern' mean?

a)

friendly

b)

lenient

c)

easy-going

d)

serious, strict, or harsh

5.

What does 'exhilarating' mean in the sentence: The roller coaster ride was exhilarating?

a)

Uninteresting

b)

Boring

c)

Exciting or thrilling

d)

Tiring

6.

In the sentence 'The chef's delectable dishes were a hit', what does 'delectable' mean?

a)

unappetizing

b)

delicious

c)

bland

d)

disgusting

7.

What is the meaning of 'ominous' in the sentence: The dark clouds looked ominous?

a)

threatening

b)

hopeful

c)

joyful

d)

friendly

8.

In the sentence 'The athlete's agility impressed everyone', what does 'agility' mean?

a)

The ability to swim underwater

b)

The talent for solving complex math problems

c)

The ability to move quickly and easily

d)

The skill of playing a musical instrument

9.

What does 'lavish' mean in the sentence: The hotel offered lavish amenities?

a)

extravagant

b)

frugal

c)

simple

d)

modest

10.

In the sentence 'The author's eloquent writing captivated the readers', what does 'eloquent' mean?

a)

Boring, dull, and uninteresting

b)

Confusing, unclear, and incoherent

c)

Simple, plain, and unremarkable

d)

Fluent, persuasive, and expressive

11.

What is the meaning of 'futile' in the sentence: The attempt to fix the broken vase was futile?

a)

pointless

b)

fruitful

c)

effective

d)

successful

12.

In the sentence 'The explorer's intrepid spirit led him to new discoveries', what does 'intrepid' mean?

a)

Fearless or adventurous

b)

Lazy or unmotivated

c)

Cautious or timid

d)

Boring or uninteresting

13.

What does 'exquisite' mean in the sentence: The artist's paintings were exquisite?

a)

average and unremarkable

b)

extremely beautiful and delicate

c)

ugly and unattractive

d)

rough and unrefined

14.

In the sentence 'The politician's rhetoric failed to convince the audience', what does 'rhetoric' mean?

a)

A type of dance popular in the 1800s

b)

A type of fabric used in clothing

c)

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

d)

A form of ancient pottery

15.

What is the meaning of 'vibrant' in the sentence: The vibrant colors of the flowers brightened up the garden?

a)

Full of energy and brightness

b)

Muted and subdued

c)

Dull and lifeless

d)

Lacking in energy and brightness