WorksheetsREADING - Vocabulary Context Clues
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 47mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
2.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
3.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
4.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
5.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
6.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
7.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
8.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
9.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
10.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
11.
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean?
What does stationary mean?
a)
Paper to write letters with
b)
Staying in one place
c)
Land
d)
Melting quickly
12.
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?
What does garrulous mean?
a)
Quiet
b)
Secretive
c)
talkative
d)
Exhausted
13.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
14.
Which is the correct meaning of the word spring in this sentence?
A spring popped through the mattress.
A spring popped through the mattress.
a)
To move upward or forward in a single quick motion.
b)
The season of new growth.
c)
A small stream of water flowing naturally from the earth.
d)
An elastic coil of metal.
15.
Which is the correct meaning of the word post in this sentence?
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.
a)
A long piece of wood or other material set upright into the ground.
b)
The bar-like part of a stud earring.
c)
To display in a place for public view such as an announcement.
d)
To publish (a name) on a list.
16.
Which is the correct meaning of the word eye in the sentence?
The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.
The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.
a)
An organ of vision or light sensitivity.
b)
The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.
c)
A detective, especially a private investigator.
d)
To watch closely.
17.
Which is the correct meaning of the word bark in the sentence?
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.
a)
A dog's voice
b)
The covering of a tree
18.
Which is the correct meaning of the word patient in the sentence?
The patient had to wait in the waiting room to see the doctor.
The patient had to wait in the waiting room to see the doctor.
a)
Quietly waiting for someone
b)
Someone who is being seen by a doctor
19.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
20.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
a)
careful
b)
thrifty
c)
careless
d)
wasteful
21.
These could make bees more vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more easily.
a)
weak
b)
helpful
c)
recognized
d)
ruled out
22.
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
a)
harsh
b)
windy
c)
gentle
d)
pleasant
23.
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
24.
He damaged his bike when he hit a tree. What is damaged?
a)
fell
b)
wrecked
c)
fixed
d)
took
25.
The ring on her finger was glimmering. What is glimmering?
a)
dull
b)
hard
c)
shiny
d)
bright
26.
The student was brilliant. He had the highest grade in his class. What is brilliant?
a)
smart
b)
dumb
c)
happy
d)
confused
27.
The day was extremely hot. The class was sweaty after recess. What is extremely?
a)
not
b)
very
c)
cool
d)
nice
28.
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a)
continue
b)
change
c)
help
d)
swim
29.
Tracy held the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.
a)
fragile
b)
sturdy
c)
pretty
d)
prickly
30.
The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at all the people.
a)
flying
b)
feeding
c)
sitting
d)
eating
31.
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
32.
Jenny went to the museum every weekend because she was fascinated by art.
a)
bored
b)
angered
c)
punished
d)
deeply interested
33.
The saturated dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
a)
smelly
b)
dirty
c)
old
d)
wet
34.
Jimmy was reluctant to ride the roller coaster because he was scared.
a)
unwilling
b)
helpful
c)
happy
d)
excited
35.
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
36.
The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.
a)
skinny
b)
furry
c)
huge
d)
friendly
37.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
38.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
39.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
40.
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
41.
These could make bees vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more easily. Someone who is vulnerable is able to be-
a)
hurt
b)
modified
c)
ruled out
d)
recognnized
42.
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
43.
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
44.
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
45.
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
46.
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
a)
outlawed
b)
exchanged
c)
running
d)
common
47.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
48.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night
a)
lose
b)
eat
c)
trade
d)
show
49.
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
a)
cold
b)
clean
c)
green
d)
warm
50.
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
a)
dark
b)
funny
c)
bright
d)
normal
51.
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
a)
nervous
b)
silly
c)
happy
d)
sleepy
52.
The young boys were totally ________ after playing hockey all afternoon.
a)
exhausted
b)
ethical
c)
illiterate
d)
impulsive
53.
Rather than staying together, the group dispersed, and many became lost.
"Dispersed" most nearly means:
"Dispersed" most nearly means:
a)
sat down
b)
laughed
c)
scattered
d)
arranged itself
54.
Context clues
a)
making a comparison using like or as
b)
using words to represent sounds
c)
an expression or phrase that doesn’t mean what it says
d)
hints that the author uses to define word
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