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Context Clues

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

example

d)

definition

2.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

example

d)

definition

3.
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

4.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

example

d)

definition

5.
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

6.
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

7.
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

8.
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

9.
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

10.
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

11.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)

finished

b)

cut short 

c)

boring

d)

too long

12.

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.


Oh don't worry about a trifle problem like losing your phone charger! We have plenty of extras.

a)

little

b)

giant

c)

everything

d)

hopeful

13.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

What does garrulous mean?

a)

quiet

b)

secretive

c)

talkative

d)

exhausted