Halloween Context Clues Challenge

In the sentence, "The eerie glow from the jack-o'-lantern cast a ghostly light on the porch," what does the word "eerie" most likely mean?

• Bright

• Strange

• Warm

• Cheerful

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The vampire's lair was hidden in a secluded, shadowy part of the forest," what does the word "secluded" most likely mean?

• Crowded

• Isolated

• Bright

• Noisy

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The witch's cackle echoed through the night, sending shivers down our spines," what does the word "cackle" most likely mean?

• Whisper

• Scream

• Laugh

• Cry

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The haunted house was filled with cobwebs and a musty smell," what does the word "musty" most likely mean?

• Fresh

• Stale

• Sweet

• Clean

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The ghastly figure appeared out of nowhere, causing everyone to gasp in horror," what does the word "ghastly" most likely mean?

• Beautiful

• Frightening

• Ordinary

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The werewolf's howl was a harbinger of the chaos to come," what does the word "harbinger" most likely mean?

• Result

• Omen

• Echo

• Silence

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The crypt was an ancient, foreboding place that few dared to enter," what does the word "foreboding" most likely mean?

• Inviting

• Cheerful

• Threatening

• Bright

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The apparition vanished as quickly as it had appeared, leaving us bewildered," what does the word "apparition" most likely mean?

• Reality

• Illusion

• Ghost

• Shadow

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The sinister laughter of the clown echoed through the empty halls," what does the word "sinister" most likely mean?

• Innocent

• Evil

• Joyful

• Silly

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, "The zombie's relentless pursuit made it impossible to escape," what does the word "relentless" most likely mean?

• Gentle

• Persistent

• Brief

• Hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4