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Context Clues Practice - ESL

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jim felt elated when he won the race.

a)

sick

b)

miserable

c)

tired

d)

happy

2.

We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash...

a)

big

b)

alive

c)

rotten

d)

appealing

3.

The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left.

a)

destroyed

b)

saved

c)

created

d)

constructed

4.

The voters were so upset that a skirmish broke out and the police had to help.

a)

fight

b)

sunshine

c)

hurricane

d)

creature

5.

Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.

a)

forgetful

b)

worried

c)

calm

d)

not worried

6.

Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, but Phil was precarious.

a)

careful

b)

not careful

c)

risky

d)

trouble

7.

Although the princess is familiar to those in London she is unknown to those in the country.

a)

pretty

b)

smart

c)

old

d)

well-known

8.

Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he didn't like the cold.

a)

ready

b)

willing

c)

not willing

d)

excited

9.

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.

a)

brightly

b)

really

c)

hardly

d)

barely

10.

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

a)

dirty

b)

dull

c)

dark

d)

sparkle or shine