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Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

2.
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
3.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
4.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
5.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
6.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
7.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
8.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
9.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
10.

Using the opposite meaning of a word to figure out an unknown word. Which context clue do you use?

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Definition

d)

Example

11.

Using added words such as in a series (1, 2, and 3) to make an unknown word more clear. Which context clue strategy do you use?

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

12.

Using your schema plus evidence from the text to figure out a word you do not know. Which context clue strategy is used?

a)

Inferencing

b)

Antonym

c)

Definition

d)

Example

13.
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
14.

The long hike up the mountain was grueling.

a)

fun

b)

pretty

c)

hard

d)

loud

15.

Ms. Evans was elated because our class was respectful and responsible.

a)

mad

b)

tired

c)

happy

d)

hungry

16.

Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word in the same way.


The ending of this story doesn't make any sense.

a)

Wanda lost her SENSE of smell while she had a cold.

b)

The birds could SENSE that there was a cat nearby.

c)

There was no SENSE to Tom's money-making scheme.

d)

Aunt Harriet has a great SENSE of humor.

17.

Nina wrote her cousin a NOTE.

a)

Please NOTE Dan's address.

b)

I cannot sing the top NOTE of that song.

c)

There was a NOTE of despair in the man's voice.

d)

This NOTE goes into that envelope.

18.

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

a)

slope

b)

driveway

c)

level

d)

sidewalk

19.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

a)

select

b)

conceal

c)

organize

d)

flee

20.

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

a)

popular

b)

out-dated

c)

careful

d)

round