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Contextual Clues

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The students were very fond of the gentle guide dog that visited the classroom.

a)

have a liking for

b)

being scared of

c)

feeling bored

2.

The twin girls were identical, with the same height, hair color and eye color.

a)

looking closely

b)

acting like someone

c)

exactly the same

3.

After attending extra sessions and spending more time studying, Derek’s test scores began to improve.

a)

get better

b)

make money

c)

worsen

4.

After a long night of studying, Lena stumbled out of bed sleepily and grumbled about her upcoming maths test to her mum.

a)

sing happily

b)

complained and murmured

c)

talk nonstop

5.

Jamie was impressed with the bargain he got on his new television after he found two coupons and paid less than half of the original price.

a)

small gift

b)

sick to your stomach

c)

surprisingly cheap price

6.

During spring, Lisa got a temporary job at the local flower shop when many people were buying gardening equipment to replant their gardens.

a)

lasting for a short time

b)

permanent

c)

night-time

7.

Her favourite leisure activities are painting, reading and riding her bike.

a)

exercise

b)

responsibilities

c)

free-time

8.

1. Some owls have lifelong mates, but most keep to themselves and lead (a)   lives.

9.

There are a (a)   number of owl species living everywhere on Earth except Antarctica.

10.

Some owls have the (a)   ability to pluck a fish from a lake in the blink of an eye.

11.

The wide, unblinking eyes of an owl (a)   the darkness of night.

12.

As wild animals, owls should never be kept in (a)   .