Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "melancholy" mean in the sentence: "After losing the game, the team felt a deep sense of melancholy."?

• Joy

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Indifference

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence, "The sun was blazing and the ground was parched, so we knew we had to find water soon," what does "parched" mean?

• Flooded

• Dry

• Cold

• Soft

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "ravenous" mean in the sentence: "After hiking all day, I was ravenous and could eat a whole pizza by myself."?

• Thirsty

• Tired

• Very hungry

• Full

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CCSS.L.4.4A

In the sentence, "Despite the clear danger, the protagonist was undaunted and continued on their quest," what does "undaunted" mean?

• Scared

• Careless

• Uninterested

• Not discouraged

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "obsolete" mean in the sentence: "With the invention of smartphones, many people consider landline phones to be obsolete."?

• New and improved

• Old and unused

• Necessary

• Popular

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

In the sentence, "The chef's masterpiece was a delectable cake that disappeared in minutes," what does "delectable" mean?

• Disgusting

• Delicious

• Decorative

• Large

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "benevolent" mean in the sentence: "The benevolent king was loved by all for his kind deeds and fair laws."?

• Cruel

• Kind

• Lazy

• Strict

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence, "The detective examined the cryptic message for clues," what does "cryptic" mean?

• Clear

• Mysterious

• Long

• Funny

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "arduous" mean in the sentence: "Climbing the mountain was an arduous journey that took three days."?

• Dangerous

• Easy

• Difficult

• Quick

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4

In the sentence, "The verdant fields stretched out for miles, a testament to the spring rains," what does "verdant" mean?

• Barren

• Green and lush

• Flooded

• Dry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.4