Context Clues Quiz

Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.

What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?

• continue

• stop

• alter

• eat

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

They composed a letter to the governor asking for more soldiers in the fort.

What does the word composed mean in this sentence?

• wrote

• sang

• bought

• wanted

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

What is the meaning of novice in the sentence above?

• skilled

• beginner

• professional

• expert

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Greg begged his parents to permit him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

What is the meaning of permit in the sentence above?

• explore
• judge
• allow
• chase

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.  
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text?

• lazy
• helpful
• outstanding
• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.

What is the meaning of reluctant in the sentence above?

• unwilling
• helpful
• happy
• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.

What is the meaning of saturated in the sentence above?

• smelly
• dirty
• old
• wet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.K.5D

Ms. Evans was elated because our class was respectful and responsible.

What is the meaning of elated in the sentence above?

• mad

• tired

• happy

• hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Dogs are prohibited in my apartment but cats are allowed.

What does prohibited mean in the sentence above?

• allowed

• not allowed

• encouraged

• pet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

Lisa was ecstatic at the birth of her baby. She couldn't stop smiling for days.

• nervous

• discouraged

• excited

• relieved

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A