Context Clues and Word Choice Assessment

In the sentence, "The storm was so intense that it seemed to obliterate everything in its path," what does "obliterate" most likely mean?

• Create

• Destroy

• Avoid

• Build

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The artist used vibrant colors to (a)   a sense of joy in her painting.

• Eliminate

• Convey
• Conceal

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

In the sentence, "His voice was so muffled that it was hard to understand what he was saying," what does "muffled" mean?

• Loud

• Clear

• Soft

• Annoying

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The detective was known for his (a)   attention to detail.

• Careless

• Meticulous

• Reckless

• Hasty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the passage, "The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, making everyone's mouth water," what does "aroma" refer to?

• Taste

• Smell

• Sight

• Sound

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best fits in the sentence? "The teacher's explanation was so (a)   that all the students understood the topic easily."

• Confusing

• Clear

• Complicated

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the context of the sentence, "The ancient ruins were a testament to the civilization's ingenuity," what does "ingenuity" mean?

• Wealth

• Laziness

• Cleverness

• Ignorance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct word to complete this sentence: "She was (a)   when she found out she won the lottery."

• Calm

• Disappointed

• Ecstatic

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

In the sentence, "The athlete showed remarkable stamina during the marathon," what does "stamina" mean?

• Weakness

• Strength

• Fear

• Speed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best completes this sentence? "The (a)   sky was filled with stars."

• clear

• dark

• cloudy

• bright

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A