Example/Explanation Context Clues Quiz

The principal told Granvill that he had never met a

student so witty. Granvill always came up with a

quick and creative remark when asked a question. Using the example clue, the word witty means

• clever

• gentle

• open-minded

• friendly

Kyle’s older brother is a very ambitious young man.

He is a member of the high school soccer team, he

plays in a band, he has a part-time job, and he

volunteers at the nursing home. Besides all that, he

always gets his school work done, too!

Using the example clue, the word ambitious means

• brave

• happy

• quiet

• go-getter

The boys desired to win in the newspaper drive, so each brought their own newspaper stack.

using the example clue the word desire means

• wanted

• worked

• checked

• followed

The river was dry as such we could not get any water.

Using the example/explanation clue what is the meaning of dry?

• hard

• rough

• lacking

• drought

My Lolo put up a wager that Manny Pacquiao will win the fight. He will treat all of us to dinner if Pacquiao wins.

Using the example/explanation clues give the meaning if the word wager.

• smile

• choice

• vote

• bet

The police officer reported that the computer

hacker was very sly. He used very sneaky methods

to gain access to other people’s computer systems

without their knowledge.

Using the example clue, the word sly means

• brave

• threatening

• annoying

• scared

Maria was acting inconsiderate that morning. She made the rest of the family wait for her because she chose not to get up on time.

Using the example clue, the word inconsiderate means

• scared

• brave

• threatening

• selfish

The woman’s negligent driving habits resulted in the

car accident. Because she didn’t bother to look

both ways, she pulled out right in front of another

car.

Using the example clue, the word negligent means

• serious

• secretive

• careless

• stubborn

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean. Using the example clue, the word piscatorial means

• dog

• animal

• fish

• snake

Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the centuries. Using the example clues, celestial means

• objects found in the ground

• objects found around the house

• objects found in a school

• objects in the sky or the heavens