WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
2.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
3.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
4.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
5.
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
a)
thrilled
b)
modest
c)
bored
d)
nervous
6.
The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.
a)
disguised
b)
watchful
c)
superior
d)
youthful
7.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
8.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
9.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
10.
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?
Which type of context clue is used here?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
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