Context Clues Practice Quiz

Using context clues, what does the word 'enormous' mean in the sentence: The elephant was enormous, towering over the trees?

• very large or huge

• colorful or bright

• average or normal

• tiny or small

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, 'The sun was blazing hot', what does the word 'blazing' mean?

• very cold or mild

• bright and colorful

• slow and steady

• extremely hot or intense

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• very cold

• moderately warm

• freezing rain

• extremely hot

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word 'drenched' in the sentence: After playing in the rain, the kids were drenched from head to toe.

• partially dry

• completely soaked or wet

• wearing raincoats

• covered in dirt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What word is most similar in meaning to 'happy'?

• angry

• tired

• sad

• joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

What word is the opposite of 'dark'?

• light

• gloomy

• black

• heavy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, 'The cat stealthily crept up on the unsuspecting mouse', what does 'stealthily' mean?

• quickly

• sneakily

• loudly

• carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What word is most similar in meaning to 'furious'?

• Happy

• Angry

• Excited

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word 'anxious' mean in the sentence: The students were anxious about the upcoming test?

• excited

• relaxed

• confident

• worried or nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

From the sentence, 'The chef's delectable dishes always left the customers satisfied', what does 'delectable' mean?

• Disgusting

• Delicious

• Unappetizing

• Bland

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4