Determine the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the following sentence: The dark clouds and thunder were ominous signs of an approaching storm.
Practice: Inference and Vocabulary in Context

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6th - 8th Grade
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Mrs. Purdy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
joyful
threatening
peaceful
hopeful
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred from the sentence: The students were whispering and passing notes during the test?
The students were not taking the test seriously.
The students were discussing the test questions with each other.
The students were focused and attentive during the test.
The students were helping each other to understand the test material.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house', what do you think the word 'wafted' means?
to stand still or be stationary
to sink or be submerged in water
to float or be carried gently through the air
to run or move quickly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From the sentence 'She was dressed in a shabby coat', what can you infer about the woman's appearance?
Trendy
Shabby
Elegant
Colorful
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using context clues, define the word 'ephemeral' in the sentence: The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few days.
permanent
enduring
short-lived
eternal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?
Optimistic
Neutral
Positive
Negative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the denotation of the word 'home'?
A type of vehicle
A type of fruit
The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
A type of bird
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the connotation of the word 'frugal'.
Generous or lavish
Economical or thrifty
Extravagant or wasteful
Luxurious or opulent
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