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Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
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
2.
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
3.
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
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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
7.
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
8.
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
9.
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
10.
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
11.
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
12.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
13.
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
sue
d)
discuss
14.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
15.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
16.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
17.
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
18.
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
a)
outlawed
b)
exchanged
c)
running
d)
common
19.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
20.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
21.
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast
a)
rested
b)
broke
c)
avoided
d)
looked at
22.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night
a)
lose
b)
eat
c)
trade
d)
show
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