Vocabulary Context Clues Quiz

In the noisy cafeteria, the students' voices created a cacophonous environment that made it hard to concentrate.

• Harmonious

• Loud and chaotic

• Silent

• Melodious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The team displayed great camaraderie, supporting each other through every challenge.

• Hostility

• Friendship and trust

• Competition

• Isolation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After a long debate, the committee decided to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

• Resist

• Surrender

• Ignore

• Strengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The novel was praised for its cerebral approach, engaging readers with complex ideas and themes.

• Emotional

• Simple

• Intellectual

• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The teacher had to chastise the student for repeatedly talking during the lesson.

• Praise

• Ignore

• Punish

• Reward

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The hikers took a circuitous route to the summit, enjoying the scenic views along the way.

• Direct

• Straightforward

• Winding

• Short

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The judge showed clemency, reducing the sentence of the remorseful defendant.

• Harshness

• Mercy

• Indifference

• Severity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The dessert was so cloying that I could only take a few bites before it became overwhelming.

• Bitter

• Bland

• Overly sweet

• Sour

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The students' conformity to the school's dress code was evident during the assembly.

• Rebellion

• Noncompliance

• Agreement

• Individuality

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The cacophonous sound of the city traffic was a stark contrast to the quiet countryside.

• Pleasant

• Discordant

• Harmonious

• Soft

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4