WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 54mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
2.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
3.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
4.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
5.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
6.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
7.
Elisha tried to ENTERTAIN her guests with a movie, but everyone got bored.
a)
bore
b)
amuse
c)
talk to
d)
play with
8.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
9.
Many seahorses live in tropical areas where the water is always warm.
a)
a place that is very hot
b)
a place that gets cold during parts of the year
c)
a place off the coast of Alaska
d)
a place in Missouri
10.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
11.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
12.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
13.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
14.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
15.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
16.
Jump and hop are synonyms because _________.
a)
They mean opposite things.
b)
You can find them in the dictionary.
c)
They have an emotional meaning behind them.
d)
They have the same meaning.
17.
You do not seem to trust me. Why are you skeptical?
What is the meaning of the word "skeptical"?
What is the meaning of the word "skeptical"?
a)
sad
b)
happy
c)
doubtful
d)
trusting
18.
Read the sentence.
I can block the basketball well when someone is trying to make a basket.
The word "block" has several meanings. What is the meaning of the word "block"
in this sentence?
a)
a brick
b)
stop
c)
a square area
d)
fill
19.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly
b)
serious
c)
hungry
d)
plenty
20.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
a)
gracefully
b)
lazily
c)
dangerously
d)
hopefully
21.
Use context clues to figure this out:
Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher.
Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher.
a)
careless
b)
skillful
c)
inexperienced
d)
motivated
22.
What does exhaust mean in this sentence?
Mrs. Peterson's repair shop on the outskirts of town always smells like exhaust.
Mrs. Peterson's repair shop on the outskirts of town always smells like exhaust.
a)
to make someone tired
b)
the gases produced by a car
23.
What does peer mean in this sentence?
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
a)
someone of the same age
b)
to look closely or curiously
24.
What does charm mean in this sentence?
Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
a)
a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet
b)
to attract or please greatly
25.
What does plot mean in this sentence?
In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
a)
to make a plan
b)
a piece of land
c)
the main events in a story
26.
What does file mean in this sentence?
Yoshi keeps a file of old birthday cards from friends and family.
Yoshi keeps a file of old birthday cards from friends and family.
a)
to smooth sharp or rough edges
b)
a set of documents or papers
27.
What does cloak mean in this sentence?
The weather report says that thick, gray fog will cloak the entire city.
The weather report says that thick, gray fog will cloak the entire city.
a)
a loose outer garment; a cape
b)
to cover or hide
28.
What does dial mean in this sentence?
If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
a)
a knob on an electronic device
b)
to enter a telephone number to make a call
29.
What does fork mean in this sentence?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
30.
What does bolt mean in this sentence?
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.
Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt, and the heavy door slowly opened.
a)
a flash of lightning
b)
to run away
c)
a sliding bar used to fasten a door
d)
to run very fast
31.
What does log mean in this sentence?
Amy used pencil to write in her log.
Amy used pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
32.
What does wave mean in this sentence?
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
a)
to move back and forth
b)
water swell caused by wind or gravity
c)
large group of people or animals
33.
What does count mean in this sentence?
The queen invited the count and countess to her coronation.
The queen invited the count and countess to her coronation.
a)
to number things, one by one, in order to find the total
b)
to have importance in something
c)
a nobleman, similar in rank to an earl
34.
What does swing mean in this sentence?
Sara Smith, our best baseball player, can really swing a bat.
Sara Smith, our best baseball player, can really swing a bat.
a)
seat on ropes thaat can be swung
b)
to move a thing with curving motion
c)
to cause a change from one idea or feeling to another
35.
What does fast mean in this sentence?
After the big picnic lunch, Bob declared he would fast for a week.
After the big picnic lunch, Bob declared he would fast for a week.
a)
speedy
b)
unchanging, as fast colors
c)
to go without food
36.
What does ring mean in this sentence?
Wendy took off her ring before she washed the dishes.
Wendy took off her ring before she washed the dishes.
a)
a piece of jewelry
b)
the sound a phone makes
c)
a metal circle that people can juggle
d)
an enclosed space where a performance takes place
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