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WorksheetsContext Clues!
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
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1.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
2.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
3.
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
4.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
5.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
6.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
7.
An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?
What type of context clue is this?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
8.
Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?
Which type of context clue is used here?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
9.
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
10.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
11.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
12.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
13.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
14.
Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
a)
tired
b)
full
c)
dizzy
d)
hungry
15.
Cherrymars's mother was IRATE because she talked back to her and had a bad attitude all day long.
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?
a)
angry
b)
passive
c)
jolly
d)
pleased
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