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Using Context Clues

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The story was so depressing and morose, no one wanted to finish it. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

a)

Antonym Clue

b)

Synonym Clue

c)

Inference Clue

d)

Definition Clue

e)

Example Clue

2.

Wood, paper, and gasoline are all flammable substances. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

a)

Antonym Clue

b)

Synonym Clue

c)

Inference Clue

d)

Definition Clue

e)

Example Clue

3.

I love to read and have a plethora of books stuffing my overcrowded shelves. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

a)

Antonym Clue

b)

Synonym Clue

c)

Inference Clue

d)

Definition Clue

e)

Example Clue

4.

The teacher told the class to solve the algorithm, the formula used to calculate the answer. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

a)

Antonym Clue

b)

Synonym Clue

c)

Inference Clue

d)

Definition Clue

e)

Example Clue

5.

Although most glass is transparent, the specially made glass had a coating that made it opaque. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

a)

Antonym Clue

b)

Synonym Clue

c)

Inference Clue

d)

Definition Clue

e)

Example Clue

6.

Instead of picking a beautiful dress, my friend selected a grotesque mask and tattered clothing for the costume party. What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

a)

lovely

b)

attractive

c)

horrifying

d)

mysterious

7.

I did not buy the gaudy dress because it was covered with sequins, beads, and feathers. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

a)

tacky

b)

beautiful

c)

expensive

d)

large

8.

The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

a)

mammals

b)

birds

c)

livestock

d)

pests

9.

The new sculpture was 20 feet tall. The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

a)

tiny

b)

attractive

c)

giant

d)

stone

10.

My dog loves his food and will devour it quickly once it is placed in front of him. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?

a)

small

b)

retreat from

c)

eat

d)

refuse

11.

During the storm, supplies were quickly depleted, or used up, and could not be replaced. Define the underlined word.

a)

float

b)

waterless

c)

used up

d)

calm

12.

Unlike the plain and simple clothing worn by the townsfolk, the queen wore a crown and ornate robes. Define the underlined word.

a)

flower

b)

decorative

c)

used up

d)

simple

13.

The quiet mountains were serene, unlike the loud, noisy, and stressful city. Define the underlined word.

a)

peak

b)

stressful

c)

boisterous

d)

calm

14.

Panthers, tigers, and lions are all classified as felines. Define the underlined word.

a)

cats

b)

hobbies

c)

money

d)

flowers

15.

The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.

a)

decorative

b)

able to float

c)

calm

d)

peak

16.

It makes good fiscal sense to have a budget and put money into savings. Define the underlined word.

a)

decorative

b)

able to float

c)

money

d)

hobbies

17.

The protagonist, the main character in the story, will usually fight a battle with the antagonist.

a)

villain

b)

hero

c)

flower

d)

hobbies

18.

The desert is an arid and dry landscape. Define the underlined word.

a)

decorative

b)

able to float

c)

money

d)

waterless