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Context Clues #2

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The movie star's large and beautiful home was palatial.

a)

ugly

b)

tiny

c)

for dogs

d)

like a palace

2.

The movie star's large and beautiful home was palatial. What does "palatial" mean?

a)

ugly

b)

tiny

c)

for dogs

d)

like a palace

3.

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea. What does "beverages" mean?

a)

bread

b)

silverware

c)

drink

d)

menus

4.

Slavery was abolished in the U.S after the Civil War. What does "abolished" mean?

a)

outlawed

b)

exchanged

c)

running

d)

common

5.

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. What does "Pedestrains" mean?

a)

crosswalk

b)

walkers

c)

stoplights

d)

parrots

6.

When I fell for the trampoline, I fractured my arms and wore a cast. What does "fractured" mean?

a)

rested

b)

broke

c)

avoided

d)

looked at

7.

The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents' night. What does "exhibit" mean?

a)

lose

b)

eat

c)

trade

d)

show

8.

The frigid water made Elizabeth's teeth chatter. What does "frigid" mean?

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

green

d)

warm

9.

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What does "outsolete" mean?

a)

popular

b)

out-dated

c)

careful

d)

round

10.

His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark. What does "anxious" mean?

a)

nervous

b)

silly

c)

happy

d)

sleepy

11.

After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colours. What does "vivid" mean?

a)

dark

b)

funny

c)

bright

d)

normal