WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Jackie was speechless when the teacher announced she won the award. She couldn't even say "thank you".
The word speechless means that Jackie...
The word speechless means that Jackie...
a)
had too many things to say.
b)
was unable to speak
c)
does not like to speak
d)
repeats things when speaking
2.
Jesus was hesitant to go into the aquarium because he was afraid of sharks.
The word hesitant means that Jesus...
The word hesitant means that Jesus...
a)
unsure
b)
excited
c)
honored
d)
sleepy
3.
Blanca didn't study for her test. She was dissatisfied with her grade.
The word dissatisfied means ..
The word dissatisfied means ..
a)
very satisfied
b)
was satisfied before
c)
able to be satisfied
d)
not satisfied
4.
Irvin was irritated when his brother destroyed his Lego tower.
The word irritated means..
The word irritated means..
a)
happy
b)
scared
c)
annoyed
d)
strange
5.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
The word aroma means...
The word aroma means...
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
d)
sound
6.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
The word envious means..
The word envious means..
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
7.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
The word novice means...
The word novice means...
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
d)
owner
8.
Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word is called ______.
a)
figurative language
b)
guessing
c)
context clues
d)
denotation
9.
Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
The words delicate means....
The words delicate means....
a)
breakable
b)
sturdy
c)
pretty
d)
prickly
10.
The saturated dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
The word saturated means...
The word saturated means...
a)
smelly
b)
dirty
c)
old
d)
wet
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