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Using Context Clues to Define Multiple Meaning Words

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Josiah found some wild blueberries growing under a

large tree.

a)

undisciplined

b)

in a natural state

c)

enthusiastic

d)

out of control

2.

The family saw the park workers light the tallest tree in

the park with beautiful Christmas lights.

a)

pale in color

b)

set down after flying

c)

not wearing very much

d)

turn on with electricity

3.

Team One fished from the bow of the boat, and Team

Two fished from the stern.

a)

the front of a boat or ship

b)

bend the upper body forward in greeting

c)

a knot tied in an attractive way

d)

a weapon used for shooting arrows

4.

Lucinda wore a beautiful bow in her hair.

a)

the front part of a boat or ship

b)

a weapon used for shooting arrows

c)

a knot tied in an attractive way

d)

bend the upper part of the body forward in

greeting

5.

In his coloring book, little Joey colored the sky light blue.

a)

set down after flying

b)

pale in color

c)

not weighing very much

d)

turn on with electricity

6.

My dad likes to watch the news on TV and in the

newspaper.

a)

to guard something

b)

be on the lookout for danger

c)

a small portable clock worn on the wrist

d)

stay informed about events

7.

Amy likes to watch cartoons.

a)

to guard something

b)

be on the lookout for danger

c)

to view something

d)

stay informed about events

8.

After working all day, Austin was exhausted.

a)

study thoroughly in every detail

b)

use something completely up

c)

tired

d)

waste

9.

Max is wild about his mom’s pancakes!

a)

enthusiastic

b)

in a natural state

c)

undisciplined

d)

out of control

10.

Mom drove her car down the exit ramp and onto the

frontage road.

a)

a way out of a building

b)

to leave the stage in a play

c)

to go away

d)

the place for a car to leave the interstate

highway