Context Clues Vocabulary Quiz Wiggins

What does the word "shelter" mean in the sentence: "The dog found shelter under the tree during the rainstorm"?

• A place to play

• A place to stay safe

• A place to eat

• A place to run

In the sentence "The cat was alert to the sound of the door opening," what does the word "alert" mean?

• Sleeping

• Unaware

• Watchful

• Bored

What does the word "protection" mean in the sentence: "The umbrella gave us protection from the sun"?

• A way to see better

• A way to get wet

• A way to stay warm

• A way to stay safe

In the sentence "The students prefer to read books during their free time," what does the word "prefer" mean?

• Dislike

• Choose

• Ignore

• Forget

What does the word "related" mean in the sentence: "The two stories are related because they have the same characters"?

• Unconnected

• Similar

• Different

• Opposite

In the sentence "The competition was tough, but everyone did their best," what does the word "competition" mean?

• A game

• A fight

• A contest

• A conversation

What does the word "environment" mean in the sentence: "The environment of the forest is home to many animals"?

• A single tree

• A type of food

• The surroundings

• A kind of animal

In the sentence "The student did an excellent job on the test," what does the word "excellent" mean?

• Poor

• Average

• Very good

• Bad

What does the word "shelter" mean in the sentence: "The hikers built a shelter to protect themselves from the wind"?

• A place to hide

• A place to sleep

• A place to be safe

• A place to eat

In the sentence "The alert dog barked at the stranger," what does the word "alert" mean?

• Tired

• Attentive

• Hungry

• Lazy