Context Clues Quiz

What does the word 'gigantic' mean in the sentence: The elephant was gigantic?

• tiny

• very large or huge

• small

• average

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence: The sun was shining brightly, what does the word 'brightly' mean?

• in a bright or shining manner

• in a colorful or vibrant manner

• in a dark or dim manner

• in a quiet or subdued manner

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word 'furious' mean in the sentence: The lion was furious after losing its prey?

• confused and lost

• happy and content

• extremely angry or full of rage

• calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The baby was crying loudly, what does the word 'loudly' mean?

• in a sad manner

• in a loud or noisy manner

• in a happy manner

• in a quiet manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word 'mysterious' mean in the sentence: The old house had a mysterious atmosphere?

• having a boring and uninteresting atmosphere

• having a well-known and familiar atmosphere

• having a bright and cheerful atmosphere

• having an atmosphere of mystery or secrecy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The children were playing happily, what does the word 'happily' mean?

• in a joyful or cheerful manner

• in a sad or gloomy manner

• in a angry or frustrated manner

• in a quiet or reserved manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'exhausted' mean in the sentence: After running a marathon, she was exhausted?

• full of energy

• energetic

• very tired or completely worn out

• well-rested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The dog barked fiercely, what does the word 'fiercely' mean?

• in a very happy or excited manner

• in a very aggressive or intense manner

• in a very timid or gentle manner

• in a very slow or lazy manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word 'delicious' mean in the sentence: The cake was delicious?

• unpleasant to the taste

• very tasty or enjoyable to eat

• extremely bitter

• mediocre in flavor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence: The flowers smelled fragrant, what does the word 'fragrant' mean?

• having a terrible smell

• causing allergies

• being colorless

• having a pleasant smell or aroma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4