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Context clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

a)

to end

b)

to command

c)

to cause a delay

d)

to start or begin

2.

Is it true that the person sitting on the back of a tandem bicycle doesn't have to pedal as hard?

a)

a type of motorbike

b)

a type of bike with three wheels

c)

to have two seats side-by-side

d)

to have seats one behind another

3.

My parents decided to update their kitchen. So, yesterday my dad let me demolish the cabinets with a sledgehammer!

a)

fix

b)

build

c)

break apart

d)

fill up with food

4.

I am running late and have to leave in two minutes. Can you give me a condensed version of the story?

a)

a story with a happy ending

b)

more detailed

c)

shortened

d)

longer

5.

The sweltering weather made the baseball game very uncomfortable. We tried using paper fans, but it didn't help much.

a)

rainy

b)

windy

c)

stormy

d)

very hot

6.

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

a)

thirsty

b)

full

c)

hungry

d)

happy

7.

Jaki is a wonderful piano player, but Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.


What does the word VERSATILE mean?

a)

has many skills

b)

boring

c)

not skilled

d)

exciting

8.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.


What does the word VIGILANT mean?

a)

sick

b)

watchful

c)

superior

d)

youthful

9.

The movie star’s large and beautiful home was PALATIAL.


What does the word PALATIAL mean?

a)

ugly

b)

tiny

c)

for dogs

d)

like a palace

10.
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
11.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
12.
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
13.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
14.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
15.
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?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
16.
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?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
17.
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
18.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
19.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
20.
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?
a)
angry
b)
passive
c)
jolly
d)
pleased