Context Clues Practice

What does the word grueling mean in the following sentence?

The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling.

• easy

• loud

• tiring

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word parched mean in the following sentence?

After PE, I was so parched I drink the entire bottle of water.

• thirsty

• hot

• sleepy

• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word novice mean in the following sentence?

Mariah was a novice soccer player. Today was her first day of practice.

• skilled

• professional

• beginner

• unhappy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word fragrance mean in the following sentence?

The fragrance of the roses were sweet and lovely. You could smell them from the kitchen window.

• stench

• color

• hot

• scent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word peculiar mean in the following sentence?

The platypus is a peculiar looking animal. It has a duck beak, webbed feet and a beaver tail.

• strange

• colorful

• aggressive

• plain

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word astonish mean in the following sentence?

I was astonished when I saw Michael Jordan at the airport!

• bored

• angry

• jealous

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word glisten mean in the following sentence?

The new diamond ring glistened in the light.

• dull

• sparkle

• white

• expensive

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 fragile mean as used in the following sentence?

The movers were careful with the box that said fragile because it was full of dishes.

• strong

• new

• helpful

• breakable

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word triumphant mean in the following sentence?

The basketball team felt triumphant! They just won the championship game!

• happy

• successful

• fierce

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word mutter mean in the following sentence?

The student was shy, so he muttered his answer. The teacher could not hear him, so she asked him to speak louder.

• loudly said

• quietly said

• angrily said

• shouted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4