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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

The word "surging" suggests a movement that is:

Decreasing

Stagnant

Increasing rapidly

Barely noticeable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Determine the meaning of the word "serene" using context clues: "The lake was serene, with calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere."

Chaotic

Noisy

Peaceful

Busy

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."

Shy

Sociable

Quiet

Reserved

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The word "elated" suggests a feeling that is:

A) Sad

B) Joyful

C) Angry

D) Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" using context clues: "The room was filled with a melancholy silence, as if everyone was lost in their own thoughts."

A) Happy

B) Sad

C) Excited

D) Anxious

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the following sentence: "She was meticulous in her work, paying attention to every detail and ensuring everything was perfect."

A) Careless

B) Detailed

C) Quick

D) Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The word "abundant" suggests a quantity that is:

A) Scarce

B) Plentiful

C) Limited

D) Insufficient

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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