Words and Phrases in Context

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

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

• nervous
• unhappy
• excited
• relieved

Read the passage below.  Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  

• Followed her mother's requests
• Folded her clothes
• Brushed her teeth
• That night

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
What does brutal mean? 

• Harsh
• Windy
• Gentle
• Pleasant

___________! You won the first prize.

• Guests
• Congratulations
• Family
• Group

There were 900 ________ attending the ceremony.

• guests
• party
• age
• birth

Reading glasses magnify small print.
What does magnify mean?

• to make larger
• to be able to read
• to understand
• to give a reply

I was furious when I found out my friend hadn't told me the truth. 
What does furious mean?

• afraid
• extra happy
• very angry
• brave

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word? 

• Explanation
• Synonym
• Antonym
• Homonym

Some pictures of the Loch Ness monster were not real and proved to be hoaxes. 
What does hoaxes mean?

• gifts
• tricks
• real
• evidence

The scientists used sonar to scan the lake.  
What does sonar mean?

• Technology that uses sound
• A big fishing hook
• A camera
• Small people who swim well.