WorksheetsCONTEXT CLUES #5
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
What does the word persuade mean in the sentence below?
Dolores wanted to persuade her parents to let her grow a vegetable garden.
a. Burden
b. Instruct
c. Entertain
d. Convince
What does the word provisions mean in the sentence below?
The cowboys took all their provisions with them when they were on a cattle drive.
a. Coins
b. Friends
c. Supplies
d. Remarks
Petra has so many friends because she is a GREGARIOUS person.
What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of GREGARIOUS?
a. Definition
b. Antonym
c. Comparison
d. Inference
The safest decision the soldiers made during the battle was to in order to save lives.
a. Retreat
b. Formal
c. Legendary
d. Revolution
What does the word developed mean in the sentence below?
Marta developed the schedule for her soccer team.
a. Condensed
b. Destroyed
c. Planned
d. Released
The old lady looks FRAGILE, but she is not weak.
What is the meaning of the word in all caps?
a. Strong
b. Powerful
c. Weak
d. Tiny
What does ARCHITECT mean in the following sentence?
The architect gave the plans to the mayor of the city for his approval.
a. Safety inspector
b. Medical technician
c. Building designer
d. Food critic
What does the word feature mean in the sentence below?
Today's talent show will feature the fifth-grade students.
a. Educate
b. Focus on
c. Appreciate
d. Consult with
What does the word MENTAL mean in the sentence below?
Martha had a mental picture of herself giving his speech.
a. Colorful
b. Detailed
c. In a frame
d. In the mind
What do you think the capitalized word means in the following sentence?
The girl wanted to PURCHASE the baseball bat, but she didn't have enough money.
a. Find
b. Open
c. Buy
d. Present
