Context Clues Quiz

1. Ashley is such a cheerful person. She is always smiling. Cheerful means:

• angry

• happy

• confused

• strict

2. When Michael spilled the milk on accident he said "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." Accident means:

• an unexpected event

• a planned event

• an apology

• a celebration

3. My son and his two companions love playing games. They are always happy to play together. Companions means:

• jokes

• enemies

• friends

• games

4. James had insomnia for many nights, but he was finally able to fall asleep. Insomnia means:

• hungriness

• tiredness

• sleeplessness

• joyfulness

5. Although Madison spread a rumor that Hailey's pearls were fake, it turned out that they were genuine. Genuine means:

• real

• hard

• ugly

• white

6. Our expedition to Italy was the best trip I've taken in my life! I really enjoyed our journey! What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

7. The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

8. Elvira's room was such a mess. There was a heap of dirty clothes laying in the corner, the bed was unmade, and the trash was overflowing. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

9. The intruders ransacked the house looking for valuables such as money and jewelry. Drawers were left open, clothes were thrown everywhere, and furniture was turned over. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example

10. I was excited to go to the theme park because I had never been there before. What type of context clues is used in the sentence?

• synonym

• antonym

• definition

• inference

• example