WorksheetsContext Clues Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 45mins
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.”
What does the word shrouded mean?
covered
ruined
bounced
invisible
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.
A person who is haphazard is-
lost
lovable
worried
disorganized
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?
can you help me
her father walked in
sounding annoyed, too
relaxing with a magazine
Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"
The word that best defines adamant is-
happy
unsure
nervous
stubborn
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.
Nervous
Discouraged
Excited
Relieved
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean?
Paper to write letters with
Staying in one place
Land
Melting quickly
Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.
A short, indefinite period of time.
A word or formula believed to be magic.
To form words by means of letters.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
What does the word apprehensive mean in the sentence?
worried
angry
excited
in pain
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.
What does depleting mean?
using up
adding to
creating
saving up
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?
Quiet
Secretive
talkative
Exhausted
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so affable.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym or Contrast- the opposite
Inference - you have to put clues together
Sometimes studying for math tests feels futile, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?
detailed and challenging
larger and easier
is understandable
different-shaped
What type of context clue is used below?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom revoked all my privileges. Meaning, everything was taken away
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
In contrast to Mary’s joyfulness, John’s
despondency really worries his parents.
What type of context clue is this?
Cause and Effect
Definition
Antonym/Contrast
Example
Many species went extinct for unknown reasons so many types of animals are no longer found on earth.
What type of context clue is used in the sentence?
Synonym
Example
Cause and Effect
General/Inference
Metropolitan areas, such as Chicago and its suburbs, are inhabited by large numbers of people.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?
Example
Cause and Effect
Synonym
Definition
The floodwaters engulfed the hill in the same way a frog swallows a fly.
What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the word engulfed?
Antonym/Contrast
Example
general/inference
Comparison
Dad's shortcut that took us two hours longer was a hindrance to our trip.
What type of context clues help you find the meaning of the word hindrance?
Comparison
Synonym
general/inference
Antonym/Contrast
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.
What type of context clue is used to help find the meaning of the word depleting?
Example
Cause and Effect
Comparison
Antonym/Contrast
