Context Clues Task Cards

1. 1. There was some controversy

about the new school dress

code. While most parents and teachers

were in favor of the new code, many

students were not.

What is the meaning of the word controversy?

• surprise

• disagreement

• arrangement

2. 2. Mara was feeling apprehensive

about the camping trip. She had

never slept in a tent before. What if

there were bears or mountain lions?

What is the meaning of the word apprehensive?

• worried

• angry

• excited

3. 3. As the author of the Harry

Potter series, JK Rowling is a

prominent writer in the field of

children's literature.

What is the meaning of the word prominent?

• knowledgeable

• lucky

• well-known

4. 4. David knew that the advanced

studies program was rigorous.

It would require a great deal of reading

and homework. Still, he felt he was up

for the challenge.

What is the meaning of the word rigorous?

• boring

• difficult

• surprising

5. 5. The shallow river was usually

easy for hikers to wade across.

However, the recent heavy rains had

turned it into a rushing torrent, too

treacherous to cross.

What is the meaning of the word treacherous?

• dangerous

• wet

• dirty

6. 6. Dan did not enjoy his job as a

dishwasher. It was monotonous

work, doing the same thing over

and over.

What is the meaning of the word monotonous?

• inspiring

• disgusting

• boring

7. 7. As the students generated

ideas for solving the problem,

Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so

they would not be forgotten.

What is the meaning of the word generated?

• came up with

• discussed

• discovered

8. 8. In order to be eligible for the

lifeguard program, participants

had to take First Aid training and be

advanced swimmers.

What is the meaning of the word eligible?

• qualified

• rejected

• observed

9. 9. Grandpa was in a jovial mood,

making jokes and laughing at

everything.

What is the meaning of the word jovial?

• crazy

• happy

• irritable

10. 10. We are depleting the Earth's

reserves of oil. Someday there

will not be any left.

What is the meaning of the word depleting?

• using up

• adding to

• creating