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Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting."

What context clue is used to identify the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

definition

d)

example

2.

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." What is the synonym of "injunction?"

a)

official command

b)

evaluation

c)

inquiry

d)

investigation

3.

Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." What type of context clue is used to define "malevolent?"

a)

example

b)

antonym

c)

synonym

d)

appositive

4.

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Vanessa was eloquent. "What is the meaning of "eloquent?"

a)

well-dressed

b)

well-behaved

c)

well-mannered

d)

well-spoken

5.

I received accolade from my teacher for having excellent remarks last quarter. What does "accolade" mean?

a)

approval

b)

accommodation

c)

award

d)

assignment

6.

Jenny felt apprehensive about the results of the exams because she forgot to study.

a)

angry

b)

sad

c)

annoyed

d)

worried

7.

Karen pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?

a)

thought about

b)

polished

c)

entertained

d)

questioned

8.

When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were afraid that the Indians would attack them. However, the Indians that they encountered were a peaceful and generous tribe. What does "encountered" mean?

a)

adopted

b)

helped

c)

rescued

d)

met

9.

My father was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. What does "jovial" mean?

a)

comfortable

b)

angry

c)

happy

d)

sad

10.

He mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. What does "mislaid" mean?

a)

lost

b)

replaced

c)

removed

d)

rearranged