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Using Context Clues for Meaning

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

a)

Fierce

b)

Calm

c)

Thin

d)

Tame

2.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn in late.

a)

Purposefully

b)

Hated

c)

Happily

d)

Always

3.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The mother bathed the baby the tepid water.

a)

Lukewarm

b)

Hot

c)

Muddy

d)

Cold

4.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The car collector brought the vintage Ford Mustang.

a)

Rose Colored

b)

Broken down

c)

Real

d)

Classic

5.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The slovenly boy never cleaned his room or washed his hands.

a)

Proud

b)

Sloppy

c)

Careful

d)

Little

6.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The policeman arrested the speeder for flagrantly disobeying the speed limit.

a)

Joyfully

b)

Cautiously

c)

Obviously

d)

Sadly

7.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The city council concurred with the excellent recommendations of the library committee.

a)

Agreed

b)

Rejected

c)

Argued

d)

Stopped

8.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

A man of few words, he is known for his brevity

a)

Briefness

b)

Athleticism

c)

Laughter

d)

Skills

9.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

He cannot make a decision because he vacillates back and forth on the issue.

a)

Changes

b)

Remains

c)

Runs

d)

Listens

10.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

Ms. Johnstun's has an eclectic playlist with Beethoven and The Beastie Boys.

a)

Varied

b)

Tasteful

c)

Gross

d)

Long