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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 5hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased 
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
2.
Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval
d)
praise
3.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the game.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken 
d)
fed
4.
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
a)
harsh
b)
windy
c)
gentle 
d)
pleasant 
5.
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell she wasn't telling the truth.
a)
truthful
b)
excellent
c)
weak
d)
unhealthy
6.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
a)
type of plastic
b)
mixture of metals
c)
kind of sword
d)
kind of liquid
7.
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely. 
a)
paper to write letters
b)
land
c)
staying in one place
d)
melting slowly
8.
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
a)
text messaging
b)
content origins
c)
context clues
d)
scanning
9.
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
a)
text messaging
b)
content origins
c)
context clues
d)
scanning
10.
"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?
a)
hope you enjoy your reward
b)
ignored the peasant's words
c)
Thank you again
d)
good-bye
11.
"Brody, I gave you a map so you could teach your team how to navigate around the ship," the captain said. "If you had followed orders, you would have had no problem responding quickly. 
Which words help the reader know what the word navigate means?
a)
to participate in
b)
around the ship
c)
had no problem
d)
teach your team
12.
As silly putty became more common in households, people took notice of its unique properties. It is pullable when pressed slowly but stiffens when pressure is applied quickly. So it can be squished by hand, but it remains in a ball when bounced off the floor.
What is the meaning of the word properties in?
a)
Creators
b)
Solutions
c)
Qualities
d)
Customers
13.
Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?
a)
Lacking tourist attractions
b)
Far from populated areas
c)
Difficult to see from a distance
d)
Familiar to a particular group of people
14.
Amazingly, Great Basin Bristlecone  seem to thrive in the gravelly soil of the White Mountains. The ground contains little water, and the area is often battered by strong winds. Such conditions can damage and even kill other types of trees and plants, but the bristlecons grow well in this environment.
Which words from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of thrive?
a)
contains little water
b)
can damage
c)
battered by strong winds
d)
grow well
15.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


My grandfather tells me many stories of how he had to toil in the fields when he was young. In fact, he had to quit school after sixth grade so he could earn money to help his family.

a)

do very hard, tiring work

b)

drive a tractor

c)

play outside

d)

run

16.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

a)

to end

b)

to command

c)

to cause a delay

d)

to start or begin

17.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


Earlier this afternoon I decided to treat myself because I finished my research paper. I indulged in a huge brownie sundae. It was scrumptious, but now I have a stomach ache!

a)

to eat in small bites because you don't like the taste of it.

b)

to allow yourself to enjoy something you want

c)

to buy from a bakery

d)

to go on a diet

18.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


We decided to rent a movie and pop some popcorn in the microwave. It was more affordable than taking our family or six to the movie theater.

a)

an expensive price that cannot be met

b)

free; not costing anything

c)

a reasonable price that can be managed

d)

safe

19.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


"Mrs. West, I am sorry to interrupt your class," said the secretary, "but your daughter called. She wants you to call her back right away. She said that it is urgent.

a)

early

b)

late

c)

requiring immediate attention

d)

unimportant

20.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


Albert tried to conceal his jealousy. He smiled and congratulated Michael on winning the award.

a)

to show

b)

to share

c)

to hide

d)

to break down

21.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game.

a)

to feel extremely joyful

b)

to feel somewhat pleased

c)

to feel disappointed

d)

to feel extremely tired

22.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


Megan's grandparents lavish gifts on her when it's her birthday. They arrive with armfuls of gift bags and wrapped gifts.

a)

to forget

b)

to order online

c)

to give in great amounts

d)

to send in the mail

23.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.


My parents decided to update our kitchen, so yesterday my dad let me help him demolish our cupboards with a sledgehammer.

a)

fix

b)

build

c)

break apart

d)

fill

24.

Billy raved, unlike Bella who sat there quietly listening to him talk.

a)

Talk wildly or incoherently, as if one were delirious or insane

b)

To write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

25.

Charlie's mom was skeptical about his new job. She doesn't want him to get hurt.

a)

Worried

b)

Calm