Context Clues Worksheets

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

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

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.

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

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

• Covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

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

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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• Outdated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

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Identify the context clue in the sentence: 'The arid desert was dry and barren, with no signs of life.'

• Desert

• Dry and barren

• Signs of life

• Arid

What is the meaning of 'melancholy' in the sentence: 'The melancholy music made everyone feel sad'?

• Happy

• Sad

• Excited

• Bored

In the sentence 'The jubilant crowd cheered loudly at the concert,' what does 'jubilant' mean?

• Silent

• Angry

• Joyful

• Bored