Copper Sun Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "trepidation" most likely mean in the sentence: "With trepidation, Amari approached the mysterious, old house that stood at the end of the village."?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Curiosity

• Eagerness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of the sentence, "The merchant offered Amari a trinket, its surface adorned with intricate patterns," what does "trinket" mean?

• A large piece of furniture

• A small ornament

• A type of fabric

• A valuable jewel

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If someone is described as "indomitable," based on the sentence "Despite the challenges, her indomitable spirit kept her moving forward," what does "indomitable" mean?

• Weak

• Easily defeated

• Unyielding

• Fearful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Given the sentence, "The cacophony outside made it hard for Amari to concentrate," what does "cacophony" most likely mean?

• Silence

• Music

• Harsh sound

• Whisper

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The verdant fields stretched out as far as the eye could see," what does "verdant" imply about the fields?

• They are dry and barren.

• They are green and lush.

• They are newly plowed.

• They are covered in snow.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "melancholy" mean as used in the sentence, "A sense of melancholy enveloped her as she thought about her distant home"?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Indifference

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word "benevolent" in the sentence "The benevolent old man helped the lost children find their way home" most likely means?

• Mysterious

• Kind-hearted

• Confused

• Irritable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "Her resilience was evident as she persevered through every obstacle," what does "resilience" mean?

• Weakness

• Fragility

• Strength in adversity

• Quickness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ominous" mean as used in the sentence, "The dark clouds were an ominous sign of the approaching storm"?

• Welcoming

• Threatening

• Peaceful

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Based on the sentence, "The artisan's work was lauded for its meticulous detail," what does "lauded" mean?

• Criticized

• Ignored

• Praised

• Questioned

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4