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Context Clues Practice Sync Time

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she would enjoy the music, but she didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.


Choose the correct definition of the word "ambivalent"

a)

mixed feelings

b)

angry feelings

c)

distrustful feelings

2.

Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she would enjoy the music, but she didn't really want to go out in the rainy weather.


Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "ambivalent"?

a)

example

b)

explanation/definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

3.

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.


Choose the correct definition of the word "detest"

a)

love

b)

hate

c)

perform

4.

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.


Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "detest"?

a)

example

b)

explanation/definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

5.

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.


Choose the correct definition of "vermin"

a)

pests

b)

animals

c)

insects

6.

The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.


Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "vermin"?

a)

example

b)

explanation/definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

7.

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”


Choose the correct definition of the word "hideous"

a)

expensive

b)

cheap

c)

unattractive

8.

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”


Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "hideous"?

a)

example

b)

explanation/definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

9.

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.


Choose the correct definition of "beneficial"

a)

helpful

b)

harmful

c)

pleasant

10.

Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.


Which type of context clue hints at the meaning of the word "beneficial"?

a)

example

b)

explanation/definition

c)

synonym

d)

antonym