Practice: Inference and Vocabulary in Context

Practice: Inference and Vocabulary in Context

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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Practice: Inference and Vocabulary in Context

Practice: Inference and Vocabulary in Context

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Mrs. Purdy

Used 4+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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