WorksheetsTypes of Context Clues (Part 2)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 27mins
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Class
Date
1.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
2.
What type of context clue?
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
3.
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal. He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.
Mr. Fry is an AFFABLE principal. He is pleasantly easy to talk to and always friendly.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
4.
What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
5.
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
6.
What type of context clue?
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
7.
What type of context clue?
The parents were afraid Charlie's bumps were CONTAGIOUS, they didn't want their children to catch them.
The parents were afraid Charlie's bumps were CONTAGIOUS, they didn't want their children to catch them.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
8.
What type of context clue?
Jess FRETTED about what her dad would say when he saw the dent in the car. She was worried he would not let her drive again.
Jess FRETTED about what her dad would say when he saw the dent in the car. She was worried he would not let her drive again.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
c)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
9.
The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
10.
The new factory will produce computers.
What does produce mean?
What does produce mean?
a)
to make
b)
to invent
c)
to buy
d)
to break
11.
We got a glimpse of the boat as it zipped across the lake.
What does glimpse mean?
What does glimpse mean?
a)
stay away
b)
soak with water
c)
quick look
d)
come near
12.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
13.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
14.
David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
a)
boring
b)
difficult
c)
surprising
d)
shocking
15.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
a)
dangerous
b)
wet
c)
muddy
d)
foggy
16.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
17.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
18.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
19.
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.
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
20.
Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.
a)
female
b)
friendly and polite
c)
unfriendly and impolite
d)
having many years of experience
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