Context Clues Worksheet

The child was rushed to the

hospital after she had an adverse

reaction to the medicine.

• Healing

• Harmful

• Soothing

• Helpful

The greedy child was snatching

candy from the shelf.

• Happy

• Pleasant

• Giving

• Selfish

The novice teacher was excited

about her first teaching job since

graduating college.

• Experienced

• Beginner

• Knowledgeable

• Stern

You should not belittle his effort

but thank him for trying.

• Make important

• Make unimportant

• Make inviting

• Make appealing

The alluring aroma of the cookies

drew Sandy toward the kitchen for a

taste.

• Unpleasant

• Unappetizing

• Desirable

• Obnoxious

The sun suddenly vanished from

view as the storm clouds rolled across

the sky.

• Appeared

• Danced

• Disappeared

• Floated

The man should go to jail for his

inhumane treatment of his horses.

• Loving

• Caring

• Proper

• Cruel

The soldiers crouched down low

behind their vehicle and waited for

the enemy to pass.

• Stooped with bent knees

• Stood straight and tall

• Leaned against

• Ran from

Jimmy thanked his employer for

giving him holiday pay for last Monday.

• A friend

• Someone you work with

• Someone you work for

• Some who works for somebody

Please deposit your books in your

locker before going to lunch.

• Remove

• Put

• Get

• Admire