Context Clues Quiz

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Tired

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.5C

Find the antonym for the word 'brave'.

• fearless

• adventurous

• daring

• cowardly

What is a synonym for the word 'big'?

• enormous

• tiny

• small

• large

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.5C

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

• mild and pleasant

• completely dark

• covered in snow

• extremely hot or intense

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using the context, determine the meaning of the word 'drenched' in the sentence 'After the rain, we were drenched'.

• covered in dirt

• partially dry

• completely soaked or wet

• freezing cold

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word 'murmur' mean in the sentence 'The river murmured as it flowed'?

• A loud, sudden noise

• A sweet, melodious tune

• A low, continuous sound

• A strong, pungent odor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence 'The stars danced in the night sky'.

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What figurative language is used in the sentence 'The wind howled through the trees'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look made the students quiet down', what does 'stern' mean?

• serious or strict

• happy

• lenient

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using the context, infer the meaning of the word 'perplexed' in the sentence 'She looked perplexed as she tried to solve the puzzle'.

• relieved

• confused

• focused

• clear

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RL.6.4