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WorksheetsContext Clues Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 37mins
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1.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna.
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna.
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
2.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.
a)
anger
b)
excitement
c)
humor
d)
fear
3.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Maleficent, a vengeful fairy curses an infant child.
In the movie Maleficent, a vengeful fairy curses an infant child.
a)
harmful
b)
magical
c)
hated
d)
scary
4.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose.
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose.
a)
hateful
b)
passionate
c)
intentional
d)
decisive
5.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character was a terrestrial man who was captured by extra-terrestrials and he never got the chance to return to Earth.
In the move Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character was a terrestrial man who was captured by extra-terrestrials and he never got the chance to return to Earth.
a)
not from planet earth
b)
solar
c)
of or on planet earth
d)
water based
6.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
7.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.
a)
negative
b)
correct
c)
biased
d)
positive
8.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
prevent
d)
complete
9.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls.
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls.
a)
neglectful
b)
cautious
c)
justified
d)
intentional
10.
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
a)
charming
b)
running
c)
ruined
d)
perhaps
11.
My favorite movie antagonists are the Joker, Darth Vader, and the Wicked Witch of the West.
a)
A minor character
b)
A comic book character
c)
A villain or evil character
d)
A hero or heroine
12.
The big bad wolf set out to annihilate the houses that the three little pigs built. He blew down the house of straw, set the house of sticks on fire, and ran over the house of bricks with a bulldozer.
a)
To steal or claim for oneself
b)
To build or create
c)
To help decorate
d)
To destroy
13.
My brother is the most eccentric person I know. He wears only one shoe, rides an unicycle to work, and collects rubber bands.
a)
Behaving like everyone else
b)
Behaving badly
c)
Behaving normally
d)
Behaving in an odd way
14.
Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.
What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?
What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?
a)
synonym
b)
antonym/comparison
c)
definition
d)
summary
15.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
16.
What type of context clue?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an AFFABLE principal.
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an AFFABLE principal.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
17.
What type of context clue?
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
18.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal. He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal. He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
19.
What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
20.
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
21.
What type of context clue?
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
22.
What type of context clue?
The parents were afraid Charlie's bumps were CONTAGIOUS, they didn't want their children to catch them.
The parents were afraid Charlie's bumps were CONTAGIOUS, they didn't want their children to catch them.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
23.
What type of context clue?
Jess FRETTED about what her dad would say when he saw the dent in the car. She was worried he would not let her drive again.
Jess FRETTED about what her dad would say when he saw the dent in the car. She was worried he would not let her drive again.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
24.
What type of context clue?
Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.
Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
25.
What type of context clue?
Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.
Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
26.
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
27.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
28.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
29.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
30.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
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