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WorksheetsContext Clues Venomous Animals
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In paragraph 2, anitivenin means something that works
a)
with poison
b)
next to poison
c)
instead of poison
d)
against poison
2.
In paragraph 2, microorganisms means
a)
small creatures
b)
large creatures
c)
imaginary creatures
d)
healthy creatures
3.
In paragraph 4, what does supervision means
a)
safety
b)
powerful eyesight
c)
the act of watching over something
d)
the act of picking something up
4.
In paragraph 4 what does nonpoisonous mean
a)
having some poison
b)
not having poison
c)
having less poison
d)
having more poison
5.
In paragraph 5, worrisome means
a)
causing concern
b)
without alarm
c)
not dangerous
d)
full of venom
6.
In paragraph 11, coexist means
a)
like apart
b)
live alone
c)
live the same way
d)
live together
7.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
8.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
9.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
10.
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.
11.
The words hot and cold would be considered _____.
a)
antonyms
b)
synonyms
c)
context clues
d)
connotations
12.
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
13.
We often travel to Missouri in the fall to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.
a)
leaves
b)
hurricane
c)
plant
d)
snow
14.
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
a)
harsh
b)
windy
c)
gentle
d)
pleasant
15.
The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
a)
huge
b)
small
c)
average
d)
colorful
16.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
17.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
18.
The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?
a)
red
b)
lovely
c)
ugly
d)
large
19.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
20.
The ring on her finger was glimmering. What is glimmering?
a)
dull
b)
hard
c)
shiny
d)
bright
21.
The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?
a)
smart
b)
dumb
c)
happy
d)
confused
22.
The cheetah was quick. What is quick?
a)
slow
b)
angry
c)
fast
d)
busy
23.
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
24.
The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.
a)
flying
b)
feeding
c)
sitting
d)
eating
25.
The saturated dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
a)
smelly
b)
dirty
c)
old
d)
wet
26.
Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.
a)
unwilling
b)
helpful
c)
happy
d)
excited
27.
I meandered through the mall taking my time looking at all the clothes in the windows.
a)
hurried
b)
ran
c)
wandered
d)
jogged
28.
The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.
a)
skinny
b)
furry
c)
huge
d)
friendly
29.
Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.
Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.
Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.
a)
Lay eggs
b)
Eat
c)
Move away
d)
Sing
30.
Read the passage below. Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
a)
Followed her mother's requests
b)
Folded her clothes
c)
Brushed her teeth
d)
That night
31.
Read the passage below. Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?
On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?
On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?
a)
Use
b)
Car or train
c)
Afternoon
d)
Thursday
32.
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
a)
outlawed
b)
exchanged
c)
running
d)
common
33.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
34.
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast
a)
rested
b)
broke
c)
avoided
d)
looked at
35.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night
a)
lose
b)
eat
c)
trade
d)
show
36.
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
a)
cold
b)
clean
c)
green
d)
warm
37.
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
a)
nervous
b)
silly
c)
happy
d)
sleepy
38.
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
a)
dark
b)
funny
c)
bright
d)
normal
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