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WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the closest synonym for "context?"
a)
synonym
b)
definition
c)
setting
d)
theme
2.
"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"
a)
official command
b)
question
c)
crime
d)
guilty verdict
3.
"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:
a)
homophones
b)
homonyms
c)
synonyms
d)
antonyms
4.
"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"
a)
well-spoken
b)
musical
c)
quick witted
d)
intelligent
5.
"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?
a)
credit card
b)
value of money
c)
loan
d)
form of currency
6.
"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:
a)
antonyms
b)
synonyms
c)
homonyms
d)
homophones
7.
Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?
a)
When one country declares war on another
b)
When two countries form a partnership
c)
When a country declares its independence
d)
When one country takes over another
8.
The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ___ but different ___.
a)
sounds; meanings
b)
synonyms; antonyms
c)
spellings; sounds
d)
meanings; spellings
9.
"King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ___, gentlest, and most generous man in the kingdom." what word might fit in the blank?
a)
happiest
b)
richest
c)
handomest
d)
nicest
10.
"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"
a)
entertained
b)
bored
c)
satisfied
d)
punctured
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