WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Name
Class
Date
1.
Remark:
Jennie didn’t like the jacket her mother bought her until several strangers made remarks about how much they liked it.
Jennie didn’t like the jacket her mother bought her until several strangers made remarks about how much they liked it.
a)
comment
b)
neglect
c)
question
d)
disrespect
2.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
3.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
4.
The ring on her finger was glimmering. What is glimmering?
a)
dull
b)
hard
c)
shiny
d)
bright
5.
The mom was really harsh with her son after he lied to her about his homework. What is harsh?
a)
easy
b)
nice
c)
happy
d)
serious
6.
Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
a)
fragile
b)
sturdy
c)
pretty
d)
prickly
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.
Jenny went to the museum every weekend because she was fascinated by art.
a)
bored
b)
angered
c)
punished
d)
deeply interested
9.
Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.
a)
unwilling
b)
helpful
c)
happy
d)
excited
10.
Sam cleaned the floor so well that he didn't leave a single particle of dust on the floor.
a)
paper
b)
piece
c)
trash
d)
plate
11.
I meandered through the mall taking my time looking at all the clothes in the windows.
a)
hurried
b)
ran
c)
wandered
d)
jogged
12.
The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.
a)
skinny
b)
furry
c)
huge
d)
friendly
13.
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
14.
Which word matches or defines the word in red?
It's too risky to drive anywhere in these hazardous conditions.
It's too risky to drive anywhere in these hazardous conditions.
a)
predictable
b)
sticky
c)
windy
d)
dangerous
15.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly
b)
serious
c)
hungry
d)
plenty
16.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
a)
gracefully
b)
lazily
c)
dangerously
d)
hopefully
17.
After the bird escaped, Christ tried to coax it back into its cage by using treats.
a)
force
b)
persuade
c)
find
d)
ignore
18.
The teacher confiscated Ellen's iPhone because she was using it in class.
a)
broke
b)
stole
c)
answered
d)
took away
19.
Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?
a)
stresses
b)
possible
c)
modified
d)
suggested
20.
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
What does brutal mean?
What does brutal mean?
a)
Harsh
b)
Windy
c)
Gentle
d)
Pleasant
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