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Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.  What is the meaning of pedestrians?
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
intersection
d)
vehicles
2.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night.  What is the meaning of exhibit?
a)
trade
b)
eat
c)
show
d)
video
3.
  Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What is the meaning of obsolete?
a)
popular
b)
efficient
c)
American
d)
out-dated
4.
His nephew's description of how he tore his shirt was so absurd that we could not stop laughing. What is the meaning of absurd?
a)
realistic
b)
hurtful
c)
ridiculous
d)
sad
5.
We did not have access to the classroom because the door was locked.  What is the meaning of access?
a)
a way of entering
b)
hallway
c)
homework
d)
desks and chairs
6.
Jessa's aunt was her guardian while her parents were out of town.  What is the meaning of guardian?
a)
grandparents
b)
family
c)
Someone who protects
d)
teacher
7.
Kayle and Lilly are identical twins.  What is the meaning of identical?
a)
exactly the same
b)
a little different
c)
best friends
d)
classmates
8.
The children claimed that setting off a firework was harmless mischief, but they got a lecture anyway.
What is the meaning of mischief?
a)
Behavior that takes strength
b)
Behavior that causes fires
c)
Behavior that is peaceful
d)
Behavior that causes annoyance
9.
The protagonist of Charlotte's Web is Wilbur, the pig.  What is the meaning of protagonist?
a)
spider
b)
E. B. White
c)
main character
d)
the setting
10.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate