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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
2.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
3.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
4.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
5.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
6.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
7.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
8.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
9.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
10.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
11.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
12.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

13.
Elisha tried to ENTERTAIN her guests with a movie, but everyone got bored.
a)
bore
b)
amuse
c)
talk to
d)
play with
14.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
15.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
16.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

a)

Pleased

b)

Surprised

c)

Frustrated

d)

Disgusted

17.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast 
d)
Cause and Effect
18.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Careful 
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
19.
Again they searched meticulously, but no keys.  Where could they be?  They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-
a)
feeling silly.
b)
working very carefully.
c)
trying to finish quickly.
d)
trying to find something.
20.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 
a)
lost
b)
lovable 
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
21.
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
a)
can you help me
b)
her father walked in 
c)
sounding annoyed, too
d)
relaxing with a magazine
22.
Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-
a)
happy 
b)
unsure
c)
nervous
d)
stubborn
23.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

24.

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

a)

entertain

b)

tempt

c)

startle

d)

escape

25.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
26.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
27.
Does this word have a positive or negative sound to it?
She was the mastermind behind our most successful class fundraiser ever. 
a)
positive
b)
both
c)
negative
d)
none
28.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
29.
Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.
What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?
a)
synonym
b)
antonym/comparison
c)
definition
d)
summary
30.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Exciting
d)
Relieved
31.
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
a)
Little
b)
Giant
c)
Everything
d)
Hopeful
32.

Zoey loved taking her dog Rufus to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Rufus always fell asleep during the car ride home.


In the paragraph, the word canines means:

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Squirrel

33.
The girl was wearing a ruby-colored dress. It reminded her of a rose. What is ruby-colored?
a)
red
b)
lovely
c)
ugly
d)
large
34.
We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.
a)
rarely
b)
always
c)
try to
d)
hate
35.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

36.

My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful, she'd be a lot more fun.

a)

careful

b)

sure

c)

worrisome

d)

brillig

37.

John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Zombies on the Boat, he was so appalled by the violence that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.

a)

proud

b)

outraged

c)

gimbled

d)

stoked

38.

As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.

a)

dinner

b)

jujub

c)

guilt

d)

indifference

39.

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.

a)

frabjous

b)

cheery

c)

angry

d)

old

40.

Carlos was furious. His mother had taken away his video games for the whole month!

a)

very sad

b)

helpful

c)

thoughtful

d)

very mad

41.

Sabrina loves shopping. She frequently goes to the mall and buys things.

a)

sometimes

b)

rarely

c)

often

d)

slowly

42.

Gaby ate most of the pie, but she saved a portion of it for tomorrow.

a)

the whole amount

b)

to share something

c)

a part of something

d)

to bake something

43.

We had to alter our plans for the picnic because it began to rain.

a)

to change

b)

to allow

c)

to continue

d)

to work together

44.

Katie peeked into her parents' room and got a glimpse of her birthday presents. Then, she quickly walked away before anyone saw her.

a)

a quick look

b)

a surprise

c)

a large present

d)

to stare at something

45.

The person I admire the most is my uncle. He is honest, hardworking, and wise.

a)

to be like someone else

b)

to respect

c)

to trust

d)

a person in your family

46.

After running the marathon so fast, Joey was exhausted.

a)

excited

b)

disappointed

c)

happy

d)

very tired

47.

The land was so vast, no one knew where it ended or began.

a)

important

b)

large

c)

small

d)

plentiful

48.

The diamond rings and fancy jewels are very valuable.

a)

greedy

b)

without a use

c)

hard to find

d)

worth a lot of money

49.

Ocean waves have tremendous energy because the wind blows the water, and powerful waves form.

a)

having to do with the ocean

b)

very large or great amount

c)

a scientist

d)

a marine animal

50.

My school’s annual fundraiser is every October.

a)

yearly

b)

monthly

c)

seasonal

d)

fun

51.

The parcel was delivered by Amazon last Friday.

a)

secure

b)

package

c)

letter

d)

secure

52.

Make sure to fasten your seatbelt before we start moving.

a)

secure

b)

stop

c)

unbuckle

d)

leave

53.

After seeing his grades, Alan felt very glum because he had failed math.

a)

common

b)

outgoing

c)

upset

d)

happy

54.

We bought the bread last week, but didn’t eat it on time, and now it’s stale.

a)

cut

b)

bunch

c)

old

d)

tasty

55.

The house that was just built look very modern.

a)

new

b)

home

c)

made

d)

large

56.

The house that was just built look very modern.

a)

new

b)

home

c)

made

d)

large

57.

The eagle soared high in the sky.

a)

ran

b)

string

c)

roared

d)

flew

58.

The Christmas carol sounded so merry as the choir sang.

a)

sorry

b)

truly

c)

silly

d)

cheerful

59.

The meek puppy stayed by its mother’s side and didn’t play with the girl.

a)

frisky

b)

little

c)

shy

d)

black

60.

What do you call a word that has the same meaning as another word?

a)

a homonym

b)

a synonym

c)

an antonym

d)

an explanation

61.

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning as another word?

a)

a homonym

b)

a synonym

c)

an antonym

d)

an explanation

62.

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

a)

Look it up in a dictionary.

b)

Ask the teacher what it means.

c)

Look for clues in the text.

d)

Skip it and keep reading

63.

Sarah couldn't stop smiling. She was psyched for the new movie.

a)

discouraged

b)

excited

c)

watchful

d)

nervous

64.

Please expand onto your writing. It should be much longer.

a)

delete

b)

find

c)

color

d)

add

65.

Many animals hibernate in the winter. They come out of their den once Spring arrives.

a)

move away

b)

eat

c)

stay in their den

d)

find a new den

66.

Which clues helped you figure out the meaning of disobedient?


The disobedient child threw herself on the ground. Her mother sighed. She wished her child would follow her requests.

a)

threw herself on the ground

b)

mother sighed

c)

she wished she would follow her requests

67.

Read the passage below. Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?


Which form of transportation will you take to school tomorrow, car or bus?

a)

which form

b)

car or bus

c)

tomorrow

d)

take

68.

Based on context clues in the passage below, lengthy means ________.


Sam was disappointed that the book was so lengthy because it made him so bored.

a)

cut short

b)

overly long

c)

finished

69.
Now: Later :: Easy: 
a)
difficult
b)
early
c)
fun
d)
simple
70.
Gloves: Hands ::  
Socks:
a)
eyes
b)
ears
c)
feet
d)
legs
71.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
72.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
73.
Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.
What does renowned mean?
a)
famous; well-known
b)
mysterious
c)
hated
d)
awkward; clumsy
74.
Everyone's homework in class was impeccable, so the teacher jumped up & down for joy, and everyone got an "A".
What does impeccable mean?
a)
awful
b)
incomplete
c)
flawless; perfect
d)
dirty; ripped
75.
The thought of eating a deep-fried rat is abhorrent to most people.
What does abhorrent mean?
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting