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WorksheetsContext Clues- Antonyms and Homographs
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
While she was indifferent to golf, her husband was an avid fan.
While she was indifferent to golf, her husband was an avid fan.
a)
boring
b)
likeable
c)
eager
d)
pleasant
2.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite.
I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite.
a)
special
b)
loud
c)
happy
d)
common
3.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
Stacey was suspicious when the clown handed them a box, but her gullible little brother opened it anyway.
Stacey was suspicious when the clown handed them a box, but her gullible little brother opened it anyway.
a)
trusting
b)
sad
c)
doomed
d)
careful
4.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive.
While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive.
a)
withdrawn
b)
athletic
c)
popular
d)
hungry
5.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
The woman abhorred cleaning the house, but she loved a spotless home.
The woman abhorred cleaning the house, but she loved a spotless home.
a)
often
b)
demanded
c)
enjoyed
d)
hated
6.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
George is adept with crossword puzzles, while his sister is a failure at solving them.
George is adept with crossword puzzles, while his sister is a failure at solving them.
a)
miserable
b)
skilled
c)
close
d)
bored
7.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face.
Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face.
a)
grin
b)
hat
c)
frown
d)
mask
8.
Find the antonym in the sentence that helps determine the meaning of the red word. Use this to help define the red word.
She was an agile dancer, although her partner was quite clumsy.
She was an agile dancer, although her partner was quite clumsy.
a)
quiet
b)
nimble
c)
shy
d)
stiff
9.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
He wouldn't allow the boy to be subject to any more bullying.
He wouldn't allow the boy to be subject to any more bullying.
a)
told
b)
exposed
c)
topic
d)
authority
10.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
The family went to the National Park so they could commune with nature.
The family went to the National Park so they could commune with nature.
a)
travel to work
b)
live as a group
c)
exchange
d)
communicate
11.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
The microscope showed minute differences in the tissue samples.
The microscope showed minute differences in the tissue samples.
a)
brief
b)
tiny
c)
dancing
d)
60 seconds
12.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
The lively puppy upset the table and broke all the dishes.
The lively puppy upset the table and broke all the dishes.
a)
turned over
b)
worried
c)
jumped
d)
troubled
13.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
The judge ruled the contract was invalid.
The judge ruled the contract was invalid.
a)
hopeless
b)
sickly
c)
void
d)
tired
14.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
When the wolf howls, the shy girl quails in the corner.
When the wolf howls, the shy girl quails in the corner.
a)
birds
b)
wails
c)
cooks
d)
shrinks
15.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
Mr. Carson is a man of great import.
Mr. Carson is a man of great import.
a)
trading
b)
products
c)
significance
d)
travels
16.
Homographs are words spelled the same but have different meanings. Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the green word.
When school is over, my sister will progress to the next grade.
When school is over, my sister will progress to the next grade.
a)
advancement
b)
move
c)
promotion
d)
inspect
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