20 questions
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.
singers
walkers
pedals
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent Teacher Conferences.
lose
eat
show
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Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
popular
out-dated
round
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After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
dark
normal
bright
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The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!
simple
beautiful
detailed
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Oh don't worry about a trifle problem like losing your phone charger! We have plenty of extras.
little
giant
hopeful
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She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
weak
good
believable
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
quiet
secretive
talkative
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play the most complicated songs.
trained
natural
unnatural
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When Meagan was the interim president of the garden club, she handled all the club business for the five months before a new president was elected.
temporary
permanent
interesting
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The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
mammals
birds
pests
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The new sculpture was 20 feet tall. The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
tiny
attractive
giant
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.
decorative
able to float
calm
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The desert is an arid and dry landscape.
decorative
cold
waterless
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
Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?
When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be as knowing as she is.
"When I observe my sister"
"I find her"
"Shrewd and clever"
Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word bombastic?
The mayor's speech was bombastic. It was full of big words but had very little meaning. The town's citizens left the meeting more confused than ever.
"The mayor's speech"
"The town's citizens left"
"full or big words but had very little meaning"
What is the meaning of cordial as it is used in the sentence below?
She gave a cordial greeting which was so different from the cold, unfriendly words she'd said yesterday.
friendly and warm
quiet and proud
angry and annoyed
Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word irate?
The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped the balloons before fleeing the party.
"the birthday cake"
"the clown"
"angrily smashed"
What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too.
relaxing with a magazine
her father walked in
sounding annoyed, too