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WorksheetsContext Clues #1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a)
mixed
b)
angry
c)
distrustful
2.
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a)
example
b)
explanation
c)
synonym
3.
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a)
love
b)
hate
c)
perform
4.
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a)
example
b)
explanation
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
5.
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a)
helpful
b)
harmful
c)
pleasant
6.
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a)
example
b)
explanation
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
7.
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a)
pests
b)
animals
c)
insects
8.
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a)
example
b)
explanation
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
9.
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.” Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a)
expensive
b)
cheap
c)
unattractive
10.
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.” Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a)
example
b)
explanation
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
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