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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Our family gets together on an annual, or yearly, basis. Usually, we meet in the summer.

a)

winter

b)

weekly

c)

BBQ

d)

yearly

2.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

We need the answer to be instant. We can't wait for a slower answer.

a)

quick

b)

slow

c)

right

d)

wrong

3.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

The couch was shabby. You could tell it had been well used over the years. Some parts of the fabric even had holes in it.

a)

brand new

b)

bought from a store

c)

run down because of age

d)

shiny

4.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

As soon as I saw my friend, Ben, I felt queasy. My stomach was far from calm. I guess I was nervous he would still be mad at me for making fun of him.

a)

feeling excited

b)

feeling sick to your stomach

c)

feeling sleepy

d)

feeling shy

5.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

The surface of the rocks was quite jagged. I was actually worried I might cut my foot! Thank goodness I had my sandals on.

a)

round and soft

b)

colorful and shiny

c)

sharp and uneven

d)

big and fat

6.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Seth's face turned beet red. She wished she was invisible so that no one could see her. Then, she wouldn't be so embarrassed.

a)

not able to be seen

b)

clear and transparent

c)

cheering up and down

d)

front and center

7.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A century, or one hundred years, ago life was very different. Movies were silent. Cars were still very new and exciting.

a)

yesterday

b)

one hundred years ago

c)

very long time

d)

happens every year

8.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

You should have come to the picnic. The was delicious and plentiful. There was a lot leftover.

a)

a lot of something

b)

a very little amount

c)

tiny

d)

yummy

9.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

We visited a dairy farm. Every day, the cows go out to the meadow, a big green field of grass. They spend most of their day there.

a)

a sandy beach

b)

a big green field of grass

c)

a rocky canyon

d)

a humid swamp

10.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Juan was the only player between her opponent and the goal. She made a brave and valiant effort to stop them from scoring.

a)

to show excellence

b)

to show clumsiness

c)

to show weakness

d)

to show sportsmanship

11.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

We need a flexible object for our project. A rubber band or a piece of elastic would work.

a)

able to bend

b)

able to shine

c)

able to sing

d)

able to color

12.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window.

a)

beautifully

b)

dim

c)

ugly

d)

rudely

13.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle of muffin on the plate.

a)

plate

b)

piece

c)

red

d)

tasty

14.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

The smooth dance moved with elegance across the stage.

a)

bumpy

b)

clumsy

c)

beautiful

d)

gracefully

15.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Joe went to the museum every weekend because he was so fascinated by art.

a)

bored

b)

angered

c)

punished

d)

deeply interested