Context Clues Quiz

What is the correct meaning of the word "somewhat" in the sentence: "I was somewhat tired after work so I decided to take a short nap."

• in some measure, rather

• a loud noise

• very tired

• not at all

What is the correct meaning of the word "attitude" in the sentence: "His careless attitude towards studying explains his poor grades."

• to work hard at something

• a way of feeling or thinking about something

• a physical posture

• a type of clothing

What is the correct meaning of the word "maintain" in the sentence: "One of the goals of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security."

• to continue; keep in existence

• to hold or carry

• to destroy

• to ignore

What is the correct meaning of the word "decreased" in the sentence: "The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve."

• the amount by which something becomes less

• to run quickly

• to increase

• to stop completely

What is the correct meaning of the word "camouflaged" in the sentence: "The green lizard was camouflaged in the bush making it really hard for us to see him."

• to sit extremely still

• to hide by color so to look like its surroundings

• to make a loud noise

• to move quickly

What is the correct meaning of the word "bakery" in the sentence: "We walked into the bakery and immediately saw and smelled the freshly baked bread, yummy pastries, and sweet cakes."

• a person who makes cakes

• a store in which baked goods are sold

• a type of bread

• a cooking method

What is the correct meaning of the word "afford" in the sentence: "The little boy could not afford a new toy so he saved his money and was able to buy it."

• able to pay

• to play with

• to borrow

• to sell

What is the correct meaning of the word "briefcase" in the sentence: "The businessman opened his briefcase and took out all his important papers for the meeting."

• a bag used to hold food

• a small case in the shape of a flat box, used to carry papers and books

• a type of clothing

• a piece of furniture

I was somewhat tired after work so I decided to take a short nap. What does "somewhat" mean?

• in some measure, rather

• a loud noise

• very tired

• not at all

His careless attitude towards studying explains his poor grades. What does "attitude" mean?

• to work hard at something

• a way of feeling or thinking about something

• a type of clothing

• a physical posture