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Context Clues

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"
a)
official command
b)
question
c)
crime
d)
guilty verdict
2.
"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting." In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:
a)
homophones
b)
homonyms
c)
synonyms
d)
antonyms
3.
"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"
a)
well-spoken
b)
musical
c)
quick witted
d)
intelligent
4.
"We accept $10 bills, $20 bills, and any other denomination you might have." What does "denomination" mean in this context?
a)
credit card
b)
value of money
c)
loan
d)
form of currency
5.
"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:
a)
antonyms
b)
synonyms
c)
homonyms
d)
homophones
6.
Imperialism flourished in the 19th century, as the British took control of India and Belgium seized the Congo." What does "imperialism" mean?
a)
When one country declares war on another
b)
When two countries form a partnership
c)
When a country declares its independence
d)
When one country takes over another
7.
The words "climatic" and "climactic" have similar ___ but different ___.
a)
sounds; meanings
b)
synonyms; antonyms
c)
spellings; sounds
d)
meanings; spellings
8.
"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"
a)
entertained
b)
bored
c)
satisfied
d)
punctured
9.
"King Max was known for his benevolence. He was said to be the ___, gentlest, and most generous man in the kingdom." what word might fit in the blank?
a)
happiest
b)
richest
c)
handomest
d)
nicest
10.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:


The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

a)

Simple

b)

Beautiful

c)

Detailed

d)

Relieved

11.
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
a)
popular
b)
out-dated
c)
careful
d)
round
12.
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. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Exciting
d)
Relieved
13.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
Finished
b)
Cut short 
c)
Boring
d)
Too long
14.
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
a)
Little
b)
Giant
c)
Everything
d)
Hopeful
15.
The IMPUDENT boy was rude to the policeman.
a)
friendly
b)
careful
c)
poor
d)
disrespectful
16.
Cold rain fell all day making it a DISMAL Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
adventurous
c)
bright
d)
busy
17.
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
18.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

a)

annoying

b)

able to be heard

c)

loud

d)

creating vapor

19.

She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.

a)

hatred

b)

love

c)

sadness

d)

vorpality

20.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

21.

Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes properly. He was afraid that he might have made them uneven, but his teacher assured him that his shapes were perfectly symmetrical.

a)

slithy

b)

disgusting

c)

equal

d)

rough

22.

Janie was gratified when the teacher used her project as an example for other classes.

a)

disappointed

b)

happy

c)

embarrassed

d)

burbled

23.

The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.

a)

clashing

b)

pleasant

c)

silent

d)

impolite

24.

My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I'm not even concerned about such frivolous things.

a)

important

b)

tulgey

c)

silly

d)

strange

25.
"Those who weren't struck down by diseases like polio or measles were often felled by contaminated water, spoiled milk, or poor nutrition."
What is a synonym for the word felled?
a)
demolished
b)
raised
c)
None; it's the past tense of the word fell
d)
united

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