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Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
a)
stamp
b)
prohibition
c)
ad
d)
tax
2.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
a)
gracefully
b)
lazily
c)
dangerously
d)
hopefully
3.
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.
a)
hurricane
b)
plays
c)
snow
d)
leaves
4.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
5.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
a)
shyly
b)
serious
c)
hungry
d)
plenty
6.
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
a)
charming
b)
running
c)
ruined
d)
perhaps
7.
When he didn't understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
8.
The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.  
a)
handsome
b)
carefully
c)
poor
d)
bold
9.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun. 
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
10.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
red
c)
shining
d)
fun