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Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

a)

select

b)

conceal

c)

organize

d)

flee

2.

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

a)

slope

b)

driveway

c)

level

d)

sidewalk

3.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

4.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

5.

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

a)

signal

b)

greeting

c)

sentence

d)

question

6.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

a)

disguised

b)

watchful

c)

superior

d)

youthful

7.

Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

a)

scolded

b)

rewarded

c)

arrested

d)

seated

8.

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

a)

entertain

b)

tempt

c)

startle

d)

escape

9.

Read the sentence. Then choose the sentence below that uses the underlined word in the same way.


Can you CATCH the baseball?

a)

Carl tried to CATCH the vase.

b)

The girls played CATCH.

c)

Let's CATCH a movie tonight.

d)

The window CATCH is broken.

10.

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.


The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.

a)

intelligence

b)

bravery

c)

strength

d)

beauty

11.

Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

food

b)

party

c)

drinks

12.

You must eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

unhealthy

b)

healthy

c)

delicious

13.

Our class library has books of many genres including folktales, poetry, and nonfiction.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

library

b)

books

c)

typr or sort

14.

The museum displayed ancient artifacts like jewlery, coins, and spears.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

objects made by humans

b)

bodies of water

c)

natural objects

15.

My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.


Whatd does the underlined word mean?

a)

untidy

b)

smooth

c)

very clean

16.

Unlike Jack, who is polite, Alex was rude and bad-mannered.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

kind

b)

rude

c)

having good manners

17.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

18.

Uncle Ross is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at all his jokes and stories.

a)

dull

b)

frightening

c)

funny

19.

Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.


What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?

a)

walk

b)

run

c)

swim

20.

Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction.


What does the word aversion mean in the sentence above?

a)

A strong dislike for something.

b)

Tiring or difficult.

c)

A strong like for something.