Word Meaning in Context Worksheet

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. The doctor put the girl's broken leg in a ______. The ______ of that TV show is very talented.

• cast

• sling

• actor

• station

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. Can you help me ______ a shirt? The machine is made of _____.

• steel

• wash

• iron

• find

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. I would love another ______ of stew. He is known for ______ others.

• share

• plate

• teaching

• helping

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. Mom wrote a ______ to pay for the groceries. The teacher wants us to ______ our homework.

• check

• do

• bill

• note

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. There is a _____ on your shirt. If you _____ a parking space, let me know.

• stain

• spot

• see

• button

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. Margaret is a stylish _____. I have a new _____ in my bedroom.

• painting

• bed

• dresser

• door

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. I was so hungry. I felt like I might _____. We could see very _____ numbers on the old mailbox.

• starve

• faint

• low

• many

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. I _____ my spelling book at school. Gregory writes with his _____ hand.

• right

• leave

• bought

• left

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. I like steak cooked until it is well done, but my brother likes it _____. That rain forest bird is very _____.

• burned

• colorful

• beautiful

• rare

Read each set of sentences. Mark the word that makes sense in both sentences. The runners jog around the ______. Our teacher told us to keep ______ of how much we read each night.

• school

• records

• track

• street