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Wednesday Context Clues

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
a)
gracefully
b)
lazily
c)
dangerously
d)
hopefully
2.
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.
a)
hurricane
b)
plays
c)
snow
d)
leaves
3.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful
c)
taken
d)
fed
4.
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
a)
charming
b)
running
c)
ruined
d)
perhaps
5.
The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.  
a)
handsome
b)
carefully
c)
poor
d)
bold
6.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
red
c)
shining
d)
fun
7.
It was night and the storm was raging. The big ship was tossed like a cork in the ocean. When the captain noticed that they were almost ashore, he saw a lighthouse, shining its beacon in the middle of the darkness. The captain steered the ship away from the rocks and guided it safely to land.
What does the word beacon mean?
a)
a light as a signal or warning
b)
a radio transmitter for a ship or aircraft
c)
a roadside sign
8.
When my sister decided to apply to several colleges, our mailbox started getting lots of advertisements from other colleges that she had never even heard of. The deluge of letters and post cards filled our mailbox each day.
What does deluge mean in the passage?
a)
only a few things
b)
storm
c)
overwhelmed with a lot of things
9.
After m family moved out of the big city, my dad started working on his dream of farming. He planted rows of strawberries in the rich brown soil on our land. He felt confident that he would be able to cultivate the strawberries and make a good profit. 
What does cultivate mean?
a)
to try to develop something
b)
raise lots of plants
c)
prepare the soil for so planting
10.

Dogs that have been abused and neglected are often wary around strangers. Eventually, they can learn to trust and love people again.

a)

trusting

b)

friendly

c)

sleepy

d)

cautious

11.

Sean blew out the candles on his 13th birthday cake, thinking about all the changes that would take place in the next decade. He would graduate from high school, get a car, and be in college before he knew it.

a)

hundred years

b)

ten years

c)

three years

d)

one year

12.

As Jamal ran towards the goal on the soccer field, he suddenly rolled his ankle and fell painfully to the ground. He grimaced, clutching his ankle in pain.

a)

frowned

b)

smiled

c)

laughed

d)

walked

13.

Maya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her timidity made it hard for her to make new friends.

a)

new student

b)

a shy person

c)

class clown

d)

outsider

14.

The science fair needed impartial judges. They had to have no biases towards any of the contestants so that it would be fair.

a)

expert

b)

wealthy

c)

open-minded

d)

negative

15.

Carl was not sentimental about the old maple tree in the front yard. Although it had been important to her family for many generations, he did not hesitate to cut it down.

a)

emotional

b)

angry

c)

happy

d)

tired

16.

There was a long hiatus in the television broadcast. The break was caused by technical problems.

a)

show

b)

noise

c)

pause

d)

announcement

17.
Mr. Simpson divided the class into four groups and designated one student in each group to be the leader.
a)
Lied to
b)
Selected
c)
Cheered for
18.
Cora was never let for school.  She left the house at precisely 8:23 each morning and arrived just before the first bell rang.
a)
Exactly
b)
Around
c)
About
19.
The desert terrain was sandy and dotted with small rocks and the occasional boulder.
a)
Climate
b)
Heat
c)
Ground
20.
The boys had not seen the storm coming in. They built a makeshift shelter from branches they found on the ground and hoped that help would come soon.
a)
Temporary
b)
Cozy
c)
Large
21.
Talia felt so inept in ballet class. All of the other girls were so graceful, and she could not even do the simplest steps without messing them up.
a)
Energetic
b)
Confident
c)
Unskilled
22.
Being several inches taller than the other players gave Michael a distinct advantage during the basketball game.
a)
Small
b)
Definite
c)
Unnoticeable
23.
There are many factors that must be considered when choosing a doctor, such as the doctor's expertise, location, and availability.
a)
Issues
b)
Suggestions
c)
Illnesses
24.
Kate had not anticipated the rain, so she was unprepared to walk home in the storm.
a)
Wanted
b)
Expected
c)
Waited for
25.
Not a single plant or animal could be seen on the barren land, just miles of sand and rocks.
a)
Fruitful
b)
 Flat
c)
Empty
26.

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

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

27.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
28.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Careful 
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
29.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 
a)
Rejection
b)
Shock
c)
Disapproval 
d)
Praise
30.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate
31.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
32.
Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them to be unfathomable. 
a)
hard to understand
b)
easy to laugh at
c)
hard to believe
d)
easy to listen to
33.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 
a)
lost
b)
lovable 
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
34.
In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?
a)
hives
b)
problems
c)
honeybees
d)
beekeepers
35.
However, without a known cause or cure, CCD remains a conundrum. A conundrum is a-
a)
cost of food.
b)
known cause.
c)
puzzling problem.
d)
cure for a disease.

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