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Context Clues 5

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Many parents have rather lofty expectations for their children. They could be some of the following: attending college, becoming rich and famous, or getting elected as president. 
a)
high
b)
shaky
c)
small
d)
lowly
2.

No one suspected that Will was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked.

a)

friendly

b)

loud

c)

hidden

d)

helpful

3.

Lauren turned her assignment in without her name because she was remiss when turning it in.

a)

angry

b)

honest and trustworthy

c)

important

d)

uncaring

4.

“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my headphones!” Micah announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!”

a)

repeat

b)

celebrate

c)

cancel

d)

continue

5.

JoJo was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because she was scared.

a)

unwilling

b)

helpful

c)

happy

d)

excited

6.

Anri meandered through the mall taking her time looking at all the clothes in the windows.

a)

hurried

b)

ran

c)

wandered

d)

jogged

7.
We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.
a)
rarely
b)
always
c)
try to
d)
hate
8.

Trevor was bewildered when his new pet hamster, that he thought was a boy, had babies.

a)

happy

b)

confused

c)

afraid

d)

amused

9.

Your plan looks good, Ayda. It's time to implement it and see if works.

a)

instrument

b)

take apart

c)

change

d)

carry out

10.
The thought of eating a horse is abhorrent to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
11.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig, neon pink coat, and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
12.
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is a virtuoso in the kitchen. He has also won many awards!
a)
Undeserving person 
b)
Person who makes a mess
c)
Person of great skill
d)
Person of great beauty
13.
The voracious dance team ate 25 pizzas after the meet. There's only 14 people on the team!
a)
Excited
b)
Starving
c)
Happy
d)
Angry
14.
The loquacious barber always told long, drawn-out stories while cutting a customer's hair. 
a)
quiet
b)
angry
c)
very talkative
d)
skilled
15.

Matthew traveled incognito into enemy territory.

a)

in the open

b)

safely

c)

in disguise

d)

quickly

16.

Wherever she goes, the esteemed Dr. Paul is applauded for her life saving research.

a)

held over boiling water

b)

very old

c)

unable to chew gum

d)

greatly admired

17.

Speaking rudely to the referees was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

a)

an itchy skin condition

b)

funny

c)

trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

d)

with little thought or consideration