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Context Clues text 2

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 4hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are small yellow flowers growing in the field by the school. Please be careful not to trample the flowers as you walk across the field. Watch each step you take so the school can keep these pretty flowers safe.


What does the word trample mean in this paragraph?

a)

pick up

b)

jump over

c)

step on

d)

throw down

2.

We are always very careful around Mr. Sutton's dog Buster. The neighbors say the dog is vicious. Buster runs to the fence and barks at us, so we are a little scared of him.


Based on the context clues in the paragraph, what is the meaning of vicious?

a)

sweet

b)

playful

c)

fun to be around

d)

very mean

3.

Amber took a cookie away from her little sister. She tried to conceal the cookie by putting it in her pocket. She did not want her mom to see it.


What is the meaning of the word conceal?

a)

hide

b)

take

c)

eat

d)

tease

4.
The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
5.
The new factory will produce computers.
What does produce mean?
a)
to make
b)
to invent
c)
to buy
d)
to break
6.
We got a glimpse of the boat as it zipped across the lake.
What does glimpse mean?
a)
stay away
b)
soak with water
c)
quick look
d)
come near
7.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
8.
We like to hike through the forest in the fall when the trees' foliage turns red and yellow.
a)
leaves
b)
roots
c)
trail
9.
The mood was somber when the children heard they had to get rid of their puppy.
a)
exciting
b)
depressing
c)
scary
10.
Tom had a major predicament.  He was almost out of gas and the nearest gas station was over 80 miles away! 
a)
problem
b)
illness
c)
relationship
11.
The timid girl hid behind her mother and would not show her face.  
a)
shy
b)
tall
c)
loud
12.

This country has rich soil.

rich here means ................................

a)

having lots of nutrition

b)

having lots of food

13.

This man is rich .

rich here means ................................

a)

having lots of nutrition

b)

having lots of money

14.

I went to the store to buy some food. .

store here means ................................

a)

shop

b)

a place where you keep your stuff

15.

I store the food in the kitchen.

store here means ................................

a)

shop

b)

keep your stuff in a place.

16.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
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.

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Wet

d)

Dry

21.

Context Clues:

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

22.

Context Clues:

The long hike up to the mountains was exhausting.

a)

loud

b)

tiring

c)

easy

23.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
24.

The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.


What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?

a)

Bottom

b)

Top

c)

Middle

25.

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?


Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

a)

Synonym

b)

Direct Definition

c)

Antonym

26.

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?


The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.

a)

Direct Definition

b)

Synonym

c)

Antonym

27.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
28.
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. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Exciting
d)
Relieved
29.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 
a)
Color
b)
Add
c)
Find
d)
Delete
30.

Forest rangers sometimes intentionally start an avalanche with explosives. They have a reason. If an avalanche of ice or snow is about to occur, rangers say a (1) _____________ one is better than one without any (2) ______________.

a)

mild

b)

suitable

c)

planned

d)

trail

31.

Forest rangers sometimes intentionally start an avalanche with explosives. They have a reason. If an avalanche of ice or snow is about to occur, rangers say a (1) _____________ one is better than one without any (2) ______________.

a)

materials

b)

injury

c)

noise

d)

warning

32.

The world's largest flower can be found on the jungle floor of the South Pacific Indonesian islands. One big blossom of this species (3) _______________ 42 inches across. This beautiful reddish flower, which grows on the roots of other plants, (4) ______________ like rotten fish.

a)

measured

b)

died

c)

sank

d)

threaded

33.
The lilliputian rock that I found for my science project was very hard to see without using a special microscope.
What does lilliputian mean?
a)
huge
b)
very small; tiny
c)
enormous
d)
extremely difficult
34.
Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.
What does renowned mean?
a)
famous; well-known
b)
mysterious
c)
hated
d)
awkward; clumsy
35.
The pestiferous little boy was sent to the principal's office because he started a fight and stole his teacher's cell phone.
What does pestiferous mean?
a)
intelligent
b)
sweet; angelic
c)
troublesome; annoying
d)
enthusiastic
36.

It's possible to pick up radio signals on the fillings of your teeth! You can't do it on command, though. People who pick up (1) __________ on their fillings can't usually pinpoint why. A radio frequency rectification joint (two pieces of metal in contact with each other) must occur. This doesn't (2) ___________ often.

a)

cavities

b)

scratches

c)

broadcasts

d)

treatments

37.

It's possible to pick up radio signals on the fillings of your teeth! You can't do it on command, though. People who pick up (1) __________ on their fillings can't usually pinpoint why. A radio frequency rectification joint (two pieces of metal in contact with each other) must occur. This doesn't (2) ___________ often.

a)

happen

b)

fight

c)

straighten

d)

increase

38.

Flying squirrels cannot fly, but they can perform some amazing feats of gliding. Loose folds of skin on each side of the squirrel's body serve as (3) _________. The flying squirrel can (4) ________ as far as 150 feet or more.

a)

propellers

b)

fans

c)

wings

d)

rudders

39.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
40.
1.  The milk spoiled because you left it out on the counter.
a)
decayed, or went bad
b)
changed the volume of something
c)
became a gas
41.
1.  The rich couple stayed at an elegant, five-star hotel.
a)
close to other people or things
b)
plain and simple
c)
rich or fine in quality
42.
1.  My friend crumpled to the ground when he fainted.
a)
fell down or collapsed
b)
leaped into action
c)
stood totally still
43.
1.  The frail old woman lay sleeping in the hospital. 
a)
sticky
b)
warm
c)
weak or sickly
44.
What do you think the word trembled means?
a)
shook
b)
ran
c)
jumped
d)
cried
45.
What do you think the word exhausted means in this passage?
a)
angry
b)
tired
c)
happy
d)
sad
46.
Where is this story taking place?
a)
In a dream
b)
on a stage
c)
in a car
d)
in a closet
47.
What does the word attempted mean in this passage?
a)
jumped
b)
breathed
c)
ran
d)
tried
48.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
49.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
a)
gracefully 
b)
lazily 
c)
dangerously 
d)
hopefully 
50.
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
51.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Careful 
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
52.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 
a)
Rejection
b)
Shock
c)
Disapproval 
d)
Praise
53.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate
54.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
55.
As I lay there on my back, my hands under my head, I could hear the sea relentlessly __________ against the sand.
a)
windowsill
b)
china
c)
furniture
d)
pounding
56.
In October, which is early spring in the Antarctic, penguins _______the water and walk over sea ice to their breeding grounds.
a)
toxic
b)
table
c)
nest
d)
leave
57.
My sister waded through the ______while her friend read, but they both stopped to listen when two thrushes called to each other.
a)
forgotten
b)
perpetual
c)
brook
d)
deliberate
58.
Again they searched meticulously, but no keys.  Where could they be?  They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-
a)
feeling silly.
b)
working very carefully.
c)
trying to finish quickly.
d)
trying to find something.
59.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 
a)
lost
b)
lovable 
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
60.
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
a)
can you help me
b)
her father walked in 
c)
sounding annoyed, too
d)
relaxing with a magazine
61.
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 
a)
Quiet
b)
Secretive
c)
talkative 
d)
Exhausted
62.
The continents are slowly drifting apart.  Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean? 
a)
Paper to write letters with
b)
Staying in one place
c)
Land
d)
Melting quickly
63.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
64.
The departing principal of the school gave his valediction, or farewell. When he was through, he welcomed the new president to the podium to address the school.
a)
Synonym
b)
Example
c)
Antoynm
d)
Inference
65.
The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always polite.
a)
Definition
b)
Antonym
c)
Synonym
d)
Example
66.
The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always polite.

In this sentence, the word brusquely most likely means:
a)
rudely
b)
courteously
c)
calmly
d)
kindly
67.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased 
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
68.
Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
advanced
b)
cancelled
c)
delayed
d)
expedited 
69.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons. 
a)
careful
b)
thrifty
c)
careless
d)
wasteful
70.
Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval
d)
praise
71.
Jeffery decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.
a)
separate
b)
clean
c)
serve
d)
confirm
72.
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
73.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the game.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken 
d)
fed
74.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

75.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful 
c)
taken 
d)
fed
76.
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
77.
The ARENA at my brother's college is big enough to play any sport, including football.
a)
buildings
b)
area for sports or entertainment
c)
living room
78.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
79.
"After the blizzard, Raymond made a schneeman, with two rocks for eyes, a carrot nose, and a skittle for a smile." Based on the context clues, what is a schneeman?
a)
A) skiing
b)
B) rabbit
c)
C) snowman
d)
D) snow
80.
"While playing football, Jake broke his bein.  For three weeks he wore a cast and needed crutches to help him walk." Based on the context clues, what does bein mean?
a)
A) arm
b)

B) elbow

c)
C) hand
d)
D) leg
81.
"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions.  A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil." Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?
a)
A) calculator
b)
B) escalator
c)
C) compass
d)
D) numerator
82.
"Naturwissenschaften is my favorite subject in school, because we get to learn about the weather, solar system, and water cycle." Based on context clues, what is naturwissenschaften?
a)
A) English
b)
B) Math
c)
C) Science
d)
D) Social Studies
83.
"I went to the flughafen to pick up my brother.  He flew from Maryland to see us." Based on the context clues, what does flughafen mean?
a)
A) race track
b)
B) bus station
c)
C) Uber station
d)
D) airport
84.
"When walking along a busy road, you should stay on the bürgersteig.  It is safer and your shoes will stay cleaner."  Based on the context clues, what is a bürgersteig?
a)
A) dirt
b)
B) crosswalk
c)
C) jay walking
d)
D) sidewalk
85.
"They were ABCD at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days."
Based on the context clues, what does ABCD mean?
a)
A) nervous
b)
B) watchful
c)
C) discouraged
d)
D) excited
86.
"Please EFGH the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there." Based on the context clues, what does EFGH mean?
a)
A) delete
b)
B) find
c)
C) color
d)
D) add
87.
"Many Northern birds IJKL for the winter. They return in the spring." Based on the context clues, what does IJKL mean?
a)
A) sing
b)
B) move away
c)
C) eat
d)
D) lay eggs
88.
"Her cat was dying, but she was worried about a MNOP like her torn dress!" Based on the context clues, what does MNOP mean?
a)
A) dress
b)
B) everything
c)
C) a big deal
d)
D) a little thing
89.
"Just yesterday the sailors had been happy. Now a wave of QRST swept through the ship's crew." Based on the context clues, what doe QRST mean?
a)
A) happy
b)
B) joy
c)
C) unhappiness
d)
D) crying
90.
"Sue's boss was a UVWX man. He did not react to her tears and apologies." Based on the context clues, what does UVWX mean?
a)
A) angry
b)
B) unfeeling
c)
C) happy
d)
D) sad
91.
"When Harry's boss went on maternity leave, Harry became the YZYZ department head. He handled employee payment for three months." Based on context clues, what does YZYZ mean?
a)
A) temporary
b)
B) new
c)
C) permanent
d)
D) professional
92.
"Employees from all five divisions convened in the auditorium to hear the company president speak." Based on context clues, what does convened mean? 
a)
A) ran
b)
B) listened
c)
C) watched
d)
D) gathered together
93.
"The heavy rain made it difficult to see.  Jill meant to turn right on King Street, but she inadvertently turned onto Cedar Street instead." Based on the context clue, what does inadvertently mean?
a)
A) accidentally
b)
B) carefully
c)
C) faithfully
d)
D) intentionally
94.
"From experience, Ellen knows that the more she studies, the better she does in school.  Her grades on her exams attest to the many hours of hard work." Based on the context clues, what does attest mean?
a)
A) argue
b)
B) belittle
c)
C) give proof
d)
D) honor
95.
"The hero was virtuous, not like the evil villain." Based on the context clues, what does virtuous mean?
a)
A) evil
b)
B) honest
c)
C) lying
d)
D) wicked
96.
 "Something in the refrigerator has a putrid odor; the smell was rotten when we opened the door."  Based on the context clues, what does putrid mean?
a)
A) fresh
b)
B) perfumed
c)
C) rotting
d)
D) sweet
97.
"He was so impudent to his mother that I would have punished him if he talked to me that way."  Based on the context clues, what does impudent mean?
a)
A) respectful
b)
B) disrespectful
c)
C) responsible
d)
D) irresponsible
98.
"The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing." Based on the context clues, what does annihilated mean?
a)
A) constructed
b)
B) created
c)
C) destroyed
d)
D) saved
99.
Many seahorses live in tropical areas where the water is always warm.
a)
a place that is very hot
b)
a place that gets cold during parts of the year
c)
a place off the coast of Alaska
d)
a place in Missouri
100.
Sydney's dad took her stuffed animal away because Sydney had misbehaved.  Sydney PLEADED with her dad to give her the stuffed animal back.
a)
asked him
b)
begged him
c)
did not care
d)
offered to pay him

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