WorksheetsVocabulary in Context
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
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1.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
I cringed when I heard her drag her nails on the chalkboard.
I cringed when I heard her drag her nails on the chalkboard.
a)
jump in excitement
b)
shrink back in disgust or fear
2.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
His reaction to the news was not good. He started to cry.
His reaction to the news was not good. He started to cry.
a)
response
b)
written letter
3.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
My mother rejected the job in Columbia, because she got a better job in Camdenton.
My mother rejected the job in Columbia, because she got a better job in Camdenton.
a)
accepted, took
b)
turned down, refused
4.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Food was plentiful on Thanksgiving. There was so much to eat that we lots of food leftover.
Food was plentiful on Thanksgiving. There was so much to eat that we lots of food leftover.
a)
delicious
b)
more than enough
5.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Football is a very physical sport. There's running, kicking, throwing and tackling.
Football is a very physical sport. There's running, kicking, throwing and tackling.
a)
using mostly your mind
b)
using mostly your body
6.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Let's barter at lunch. I'll take your cupcake for these two cookies.
Let's barter at lunch. I'll take your cupcake for these two cookies.
a)
trade
b)
create or make
7.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
I bought this hat from the peddler in the park.
I bought this hat from the peddler in the park.
a)
someone who buys something
b)
someone who sells something
8.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
You paid $6,000 for a TV? That's an exorbitant amount of money! You could have bought a quality TV for under $1,000.
You paid $6,000 for a TV? That's an exorbitant amount of money! You could have bought a quality TV for under $1,000.
a)
reasonable
b)
extreme
9.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
This alarm clock is broken. It's worthless.
This alarm clock is broken. It's worthless.
a)
not good
b)
great quality
10.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
She needs to write her name on the soccer ball with a permanent marker, so it doesn't rub off.
She needs to write her name on the soccer ball with a permanent marker, so it doesn't rub off.
a)
temporary
b)
forever
11.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Let's design a playroom that can store all of our toys. Then Dad can build it.
Let's design a playroom that can store all of our toys. Then Dad can build it.
a)
plan, draw, sketch
b)
clean
12.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
His parents hired a magician to do magic tricks at the party for everyone's amusement.
His parents hired a magician to do magic tricks at the party for everyone's amusement.
a)
fun, entertainment
b)
payment
13.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Since she didn't show up to the dress rehearsal, she didn't know what to do on the day of the performance.
Since she didn't show up to the dress rehearsal, she didn't know what to do on the day of the performance.
a)
stage
b)
practice
14.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Plants won't grow unless they get an adequate amount of water. If you give them too much water or too little water, they may die.
Plants won't grow unless they get an adequate amount of water. If you give them too much water or too little water, they may die.
a)
enough
b)
enormous
15.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
You should brainstorm many solutions to your problem. That way, if one doesn't work, you'll have more solutions to try.
You should brainstorm many solutions to your problem. That way, if one doesn't work, you'll have more solutions to try.
a)
work hard
b)
think of ideas, options
16.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
He went to the store, so he could exchange the shirt for another size that fit.
He went to the store, so he could exchange the shirt for another size that fit.
a)
give back and get another in its place
b)
buy
17.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
She found some real bargains at the shoe store. Everything was so cheap!
She found some real bargains at the shoe store. Everything was so cheap!
a)
interesting things
b)
sales
18.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
She likes to browse the toy aisles at Target to discover any new toys she should add to her wish list.
She likes to browse the toy aisles at Target to discover any new toys she should add to her wish list.
a)
avoid
b)
to look at and see what is there
19.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
It looks like he hastily got dressed for school this morning. His socks don't match and he forgot to brush his hair.
It looks like he hastily got dressed for school this morning. His socks don't match and he forgot to brush his hair.
a)
too quickly, carelessly
b)
carefully
20.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Bananas are an important product farmed in Guatemala.
Bananas are an important product farmed in Guatemala.
a)
flavor
b)
something made or grown that is sold
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