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Context Clues

Quiz by Shaina Del Rosario

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  • Q1
    What does the word 'perplexed' mean in the following sentence: 'The students looked perplexed as they tried to solve the difficult math problem'?
    enthusiastic
    excited
    confused
    knowledgeable
    30s
  • Q2
    In the sentence 'The chef added a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish', what does 'enhance' mean in this context?
    ignore
    ruin
    improve
    maintain
    30s
  • Q3
    What does 'ominous' mean in the sentence: 'The dark clouds gathering on the horizon looked ominous, signaling an approaching storm'?
    peaceful
    bright
    joyful
    threatening
    30s
  • Q4
    What does 'flourish' mean in the sentence: 'After receiving positive feedback, Sarah's confidence began to flourish'?
    grow or develop
    shrink
    struggle
    remain unchanged
    30s
  • Q5
    What does 'frugal' mean in the sentence: 'Sarah's frugal habits allowed her to save money for a future purchase'?
    sparing or economical
    lavish
    generous
    extravagant
    30s
  • Q6
    What does 'diligent' mean in the sentence: 'The student was praised for their diligent approach to studying and always completing their assignments on time'?
    careless
    inattentive
    hardworking or industrious
    lazy
    30s
  • Q7
    What does 'vivid' mean in the sentence: 'The artist used vivid colors to bring the painting to life'?
    bright or intense
    dull
    plain
    muted
    30s
  • Q8
    What does 'furtive' mean in the sentence: 'The child cast a furtive glance at the cookie jar, hoping no one would notice'?
    open
    sneaky or secretive
    honest
    obvious
    30s
  • Q9
    What does 'furtive' mean in the sentence: 'The detective observed the suspect's furtive movements as he tried to conceal something in his pocket'?
    honest
    sneaky or secretive
    obvious
    open
    30s
  • Q10
    What does 'exuberant' mean in the sentence: 'The children ran around the park with exuberant energy, laughing and playing together'?
    quiet and still
    tired and bored
    indifferent and uncaring
    full of energy and excitement
    30s

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