Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.

Question

The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.

In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.

(1 point)
Responses

smell
smell

spices
spices

food
food

cooking
cooking

Answer 1

smell

Answer 2

Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.

Benjamin realized that he had made a rash decision when he signed up for the swim team. He had not considered how the early morning practices would affect his routine.

In the sentence, the word rash means ______.

(1 point)
Responses

unexpected
unexpected

itchy skin
itchy skin

with little thought
with little thought

funny

Answer 3

with little thought

Answer 4

Use the sentence to answer the question.

William was afraid to begin the daunting task of writing his research essay. He had never written more than five pages before.

In the sentence, the word daunting mean _____.

(1 point)
Responses

enjoyable
enjoyable

annoying
annoying

boring
boring

intimidating

Answer 5

intimidating

Answer 6

Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.

My small salad did nothing to appease my growling stomach.

In the sentence, the word appease mean _____.

(1 point)
Responses

amuse
amuse

satisfy
satisfy

entertain
entertain

silence
silence

Answer 7

satisfy