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Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. You can use context clues when you need to find the ___________ of words.

a)

meaning

b)

pronunciation

c)

spelling

2.

2. When looking for context clues you should act like a _____________.

a)

doctor

b)

detective

c)

lawyer

3.

3. Using context clues will help one in what subjects?

a)

Reading and Language

b)

Math and Science

c)

All of the above

4.

4. When he didn’t understand the instructions, the students asked the teacher to clarify them. Clarify means?

a)

call

b)

explain

c)

remove

5.

5. The fragrant aroma of the food cooking in the kitchen made me so excited to eat. Aroma means?

a)

color

b)

smell

c)

texture

6.

6. The long hike in the mountain is grueling. Grueling means?

a)

easy

b)

refreshing

c)

tiring

7.

7. The parking was so congested, it took half an hour to get out. Congested means?

a)

crowded

b)

empty

c)

hot

8.

8. Mark is a novice basketball player. It it his first day of practice. Novice means?

a)

better

b)

beginner

c)

professional

9.

9. The following is an example of what type of context clue? “The palatial houses such as mansions and castles can only be afforded by wealthy people.”

a)

antonym

b)

example

c)

restatement

10.

10. The following is an example of what type of context clue? “I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and mom revoked all my privileges like not getting to hang out with my friends until next week.”

a)

antonym

b)

definition

c)

example