Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The pain from the injury was so __________ that she couldn't move without wincing."

• dire

• excruciating

• perilous

• sliver

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Identify the synonym for the word "harrowing" from the options below.

• comforting

• distressing

• trivial

• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following sentences uses the word "sliver" correctly?

• The sliver of the mountain was too steep to climb.

• She ate a sliver of cake, leaving the rest for later.

• His sliver attitude made him unpopular.

• The sliver weather was perfect for a picnic.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the antonym of "optimist"?

• realist

• pessimist

• enthusiast

• dreamer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Given the context of a dangerous journey, which word would best describe the situation: "The explorers knew they were in a __________ situation when they lost their map in the dense jungle."

• perilous

• optimistic

• sliver

• stamina

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Analyze the following scenario: "Despite the __________ warnings, the hikers continued their trek up the mountain." Which word best completes the sentence?

• dire

• optimistic

• sliver

• stamina

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word would best complete the sentence: "Her __________ allowed her to finish the marathon despite the challenging conditions."

• sliver

• stamina

• dire

• deter

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

In the context of preventing someone from doing something, which word would best fit the sentence: "The heavy rain did not __________ the team from completing their mission."

• deter

• optimist

• sliver

• harrowing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4