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Context Clues

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of context clue has opposite words or phrases to figure out an unfamiliar word.

(a)  

2.

This type of context clue has similar words to figure out the unfamiliar word.

(a)  

3.

My mother and father both work. My brother and I go to school. When we all get home, we do our chores. My brother sets the table, and my father cooks dinner. Afterwards, my mother washes the dishes, and I dry them.

This is an example of what type of context clue?

(a)  

4.

My grandfather got very sick last week. My parents called the doctor at eleven o’clock at night. The doctor said to rush my grandfather to the hospital immediately. We went to the hospital very quickly.

This is an example of what type of context clue?

(a)  

5.

I played a game with my sister. When she used the spinner, it landed on high numbers. She was able to advance in the game very quickly, and she won.

This is an an example of what type of context clue?

(a)  

6.

I like houses that have many windows. The light comes in a makes me feel cheerful. If the light cannot get in, then the house is gloomy.

This is an example of what type of context clue?

(a)  

7.

This type of context clue gives specific examples to relate to the unfamiliar word.

(a)  

8.

This type of context clue explains an unfamiliar word.

(a)  

9.

Marianne, Judy, and I went to the handball court very early on Sunday morning. We played for three hours and finally had to stop. We were so weary that we could barely move. We managed to drag ourselves home even though we had so little energy.

The type of context clue used is?

(a)  

10.

Everyone has emotions. Sometimes you may get angry or you might be afraid. You may be very sad one day or you might jump up and down for joy. All of these are emotions and there are many more.

The type of context clue used is?

(a)  

11.

I was helping my grandmother move. I carried a box of glasses carefully. Glasses are very fragile. I did not want to damage any of them.

The type of context clue used is?

(a)  

12.

When I walked into the house an hour ago, my brother and sister were yelling and screaming at each other. My father got angry at them for fighting and yelling too. Now that the fighting is over, it is calm in the house.

The type of context clue used is?

(a)  

13.

When I walked into the house an hour ago, my brother and sister were yelling and screaming at each other. My father got angry at them for fighting and yelled too. Now that the fighting is over, it is calm in the house.

What does calm mean in the context it is used?

a)

noisy

b)

soft

c)

peaceful

14.

I like houses that have many windows. The light comes in and makes me feel cheerful. If the light cannot get in, then the house is gloomy.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the context it is used?

a)

dirty

b)

bright

c)

dark

15.

I was helping my grandmother move. I carried a box of glasses carefully. Glasses are very fragile. I did not want to damage any of them.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the context it is used?

a)

strong

b)

easy to break

c)

pretty

16.

Marianne, Judy, and I went to the handball court very early on Sunday morning. We played for three hours and finally had to stop. We were so weary that we could barely move. We managed to drag ourselves home even though we had so little energy.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the context it is used?

a)

Very thin

b)

Very tired

c)

Very happy

17.

My grandfather got very sick last week. My parents called the doctor at eleven o'clock at night. The doctor said to rush my grandfather to the hospital immediately. We went to the hospital very quickly.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the context it is used?

a)

tomorrow

b)

in a few hours

c)

as soon as possible

18.

My mother and father both work. My brother and I go to school. When we all get home, we do our chores. My brother sets the table and my father cooks dinner. Afterwards, my mother washes the dishes, and I dry them.

The context shows the underlined word means?

a)

laundry

b)

dances

c)

jobs

19.

Everyone has emotions. Sometimes you may get angry or you might be afraid. You may be very sad one day or you may jump up and down for joy. All of these are emotions and there are many more.

The context shows the underlined word means?

a)

ideas

b)

feelings

c)

pictures