WorksheetsMs. Mac's Context Clues Quiz 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is the BEST meaning of the underlined word?
The lost campers were sweltering in the heat of the desert sun. Sweat streamed down their backs.
chilly; in need of a sweater
uncomfortable
burning up; hot
confused; turned around
Lilly, your comments are completely irrelevant to the discussion; we're talking about the Black Lives Matter movement, and you're bringing up facts about the Coronavirus. Let's stay on topic, please.
unrelated
important
appropriate
aggressive
It's no wonder that Luis became a self-made millionaire; not only did he have a creative, new idea, but he is also industrious, putting in long hours to ensure his product is made to the highest quality.
conceited
brave
hard working
loyal
Kenmarion stood trial for the crime, but he was exonerated when his lawyers provided proof that he was hundreds of miles away at the time that the crime was committed.
found guilty
sentenced to jail
congratulated
pardoned; excused from
Because the dog often goes hungry and is left outside on extremely cold nights, Lucy believes her neighbors are negligent pet owners.
compassionate; kind
playful
inattentive
irritating
On Thanksgiving, my mom makes copious amounts of dressing and we have left overs for days.
plentiful
minimal; not much
diverse; different kinds
tasty
Emilse hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy; it was impossible to talk to him.
female
friendly and polite
unfriendly and impolite
having many years of experience
It is easy to see Christen's disdain for TikTok. When he sees Kelvin dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves.
a fear of something
a strong dislike for something
to listen carefully
to watch carefully
Dillon's brother creates an awful din when he starts screaming and banging on his toys.
an early dinner
a quiet sound
a loud, disruptive noise
to break objects
I am running late and have to leave in two minutes. Can you give me a condensed version of the story?
a story with a happy ending
more detailed
shortened
longer
Alyssa loves her dad, but she wonders why she is so organized when he is so haphazard.
lost
lovable
worried
disorganized
The following sentences were created by your peers. Choose ALL the sentences that use the word elaborate correctly.
My mom said "Want to elaborate why you hit that boy?"
I had to elaborate in the office as to why I was getting written up for the sixth time.
"Care to elaborate?" my mom said with a harsh glare.
I came up with an elaborate plan to surprise Joseline for her birthday.
The following sentences were created by your peers. Select ALL the sentences that use the word devour correctly.
I devoured the cake before my siblings could get to it.
My dog unexpectedly devoured my homework.
I devoured when I learned I had failed my quiz!
My sister will devour into thin air when she finds out you wore her dress.
Where do you find context clues?
In the glossary or in the back of the book.
You look them up in a dictionary.
All around the word; before and after the word you're trying to define.
Always in the same sentence as the word you are trying to define.
You use context clues when you read to help you understand what is going on in the text.
True
False
Context Clues can also be used in real life - not just when you read!
True
Click True ^^^
