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Context Clues

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are context clues?

a)

clues readers use to figure out the meaning of an unknown word

b)

what the text is mainly about

c)

how the author organizes the text

d)

the lesson or theme

2.

“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?

a)

common

b)

dirty

c)

new

d)

uncommon

3.

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?

a)

shortened

b)

story with a happy ending

c)

longer

d)

more detailed

4.

“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?

a)

normal

b)

boring

c)

basic

d)

different from anything seen before

5.

The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

end

b)

start or begin

c)

conclude

d)

delay

6.

That odor is repugnant! Is there a skunk around here?


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

lovely

b)

disgusting

c)

delicious

d)

favorable

7.

“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?

a)

unimportant

b)

requiring immediate attention

c)

insignificant

d)

minor

8.

The football player's malicious, spiteful act resulted in him being removed from the game.


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

cruel

b)

friendly

c)

kind

d)

respectful

9.

Albert tried to conceal his jealousy. He smiled and congratulated Michael on winning the award.


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

to cover up or hide

b)

to show

c)

to share

d)

to reveal

10.

The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game!


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

to feel extremely joyful

b)

to feel disappointed

c)

to feel extremely tired

d)

to feel extremely angry

11.

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?

a)

honest

b)

unintelligent

c)

foolish

d)

clever

12.

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?

a)

friend

b)

companion

c)

enemy

d)

test

13.

"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?

a)

dancing

b)

laughing

c)

quivering

d)

waving

14.

In my opinion, Bailey's actions are detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully!


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

funny

b)

serious

c)

horrible

d)

helpful

15.

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?

a)

calm

b)

loud

c)

fast

d)

comical

16.

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?

a)

laughing

b)

talking

c)

copying

d)

crying

17.

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)

a large amount

b)

a small amount

c)

an inadequate amount

d)

a limited amount