WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
2.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
3.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
4.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
5.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
6.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
7.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
8.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
9.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
a)
Careful
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
10.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
11.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
a)
Rejection
b)
Shock
c)
Disapproval
d)
Praise
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