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WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
What are context clues?
clues readers use to figure out the meaning of an unknown word
what the text is mainly about
how the author organizes the text
the lesson or theme
“That is one rare coin, Drake!” said Uncle Mark. “You don’t see many of those nowadays. In fact, I think it’s worth about fifty dollars!”
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
common
dirty
new
uncommon
I am running late and have to leave in about three minutes. Can you just tell me the condensed version of your story?
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
shortened
story with a happy ending
longer
more detailed
“What a novel idea, Jeremy! In my ten years of organizing the science fair, no fourth grader has ever done this sort of experiment!” said Mr. Burns.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
normal
boring
basic
different from anything seen before
The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
end
start or begin
conclude
delay
That odor is repugnant! Is there a skunk around here?
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
lovely
disgusting
delicious
favorable
“Mrs. West, I am sorry to interrupt your class,” said the secretary, “but your daughter called. She wants you to call her back right away. She said that it is urgent.”
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
unimportant
requiring immediate attention
insignificant
minor
The football player's malicious, spiteful act resulted in him being removed from the game.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
cruel
friendly
kind
respectful
Albert tried to conceal his jealousy. He smiled and congratulated Michael on winning the award.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
to cover up or hide
to show
to share
to reveal
The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game!
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
to feel extremely joyful
to feel disappointed
to feel extremely tired
to feel extremely angry
The police officer reported that the computer hacker was rather sly.He used very sneaky methods to gain access to other people's computer systems without their knowledge.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
honest
unintelligent
foolish
clever
Despite the look of horror and disbelief on Annie's face, I had no choice but to accept the challenge from my greatest adversary, my rival since second grade.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
friend
companion
enemy
test
"I'll do it," I announced without wavering. Unlike, Annie, who was visibly trembling, I had to remain calm.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
dancing
laughing
quivering
waving
In my opinion, Bailey's actions are detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully!
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
funny
serious
horrible
helpful
The movie director decided to capture the serene mood by filming the scene at sunset beside a still lake.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
calm
loud
fast
comical
Before we could even begin to strategize, Annie couldn't stop jabbering about how crazy this was and how I must have lost my mind. For a split second, I wished I could mute Annie, just so I could have a moment of silence to think.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
laughing
talking
copying
crying
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
a large amount
a small amount
an inadequate amount
a limited amount
