Context Clues Quiz

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy':

a) Sad

b) Joyful

c) Angry

d) Upset

• d

• a

• c

• b

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Identify the antonym for the word 'big':

a) Large

b) Tiny

c) Huge

d) Enormous

• d) Enormous

• b) Tiny

• c) Huge

• a) Large

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Identify the synonym for the word 'brave':

a) Fearless

b) Cowardly

c) Timid

d) Scared

• a

• d

• c

• b

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Identify the antonym for the word 'fast':

a) Rapid

b) Slow

c) Quick

d) Swift

• c) Quick

• a) Rapid

• b) Slow

• d) Swift

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Using context, determine the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the sentence:

The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an approaching storm.

• friendly

• joyful

• harmless

• threatening

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Using context, determine the meaning of the word 'exhilarating' in the sentence:

The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, leaving everyone feeling thrilled and excited.

• depressing

• tiring

• boring

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Using context, determine the meaning of the word 'forlorn' in the sentence:

The abandoned puppy looked forlorn, with no one to care for it.

• confused and lost

• excited and energetic

• happy and content

• sad and lonely

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Inferring meaning from context, what does the word 'resilient' mean in the sentence:

Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and never gave up.

• stubborn and unyielding

• fragile and easily broken

• indecisive and hesitant

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Inferring meaning from context, what does the word 'elusive' mean in the sentence:

The elusive butterfly kept fluttering just out of reach, making it difficult to catch.

• difficult to catch or grasp

• hard to see

• easy to catch

• quick to disappear

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Inferring meaning from context, what does the word 'pensive' mean in the sentence:

Lost in thought, she had a pensive expression on her face as she stared out the window.

• happy

• thoughtful

• excited

• confused

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4