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Context Clues Worksheets

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Context Clues Worksheets
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

thrilled

modest

bored

nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a context clue again?

Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mr. Cruz couldn’t see the office building he was looking for in Beijing, China. The pollution was so thick that it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.”

What does the word SHROUDED mean?

covered

built

bounced

made

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.” What does the word shrouded mean?

Covered

ruined

bounced

invisible

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."

Disinterested

Curious

Silent

Bored

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."

Modern

Useful

Outdated

Popular

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated when she heard the good news'?

Sad

Joyful

Angry

Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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