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Context Clues L.6.4

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After I accidentally dropped my camera, we watched it plummet to the bottom of the ravine.


Which word give the BEST CLUE about the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

camera

b)

accidentally

c)

dropped

2.

They raised turkeys and ducks, as well as chickens, on their poultry farm.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

domestic birds

b)

large

c)

grain

3.

The _______ paced back and forth, making a convincing case before the jury.

a)

judge

b)

defendant

c)

attorney

4.

Kristian was so fastidious that she couldn't stand any clutter in her house at all.


Which word gives the BEST CLUE about the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

stand

b)

clutter

c)

house

5.

In this mystery, the _________ kept causing trouble for the main character.

a)

projectionist

b)

antagonist

c)

protagonist

6.

Juanita chose to avoid the man because of his irksome behavior.


Which word gives the BEST CLUE about the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

behavior

b)

avoid

c)

chose

7.

David proudly showed off the family heirloom, which was displayed in a fancy case,


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

a weaving loom

b)

a meaningful item from family history

c)

a fancy hair brush

8.

Zander, watching the rain, wondered if there would ever be an end to this __________ weather.

a)

inclement

b)

balmy

c)

desirable

9.

Wanda was so affable that she was friends with everyone in the class.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

friendly

b)

excited

c)

shy

10.

The groomsmen looked handsome in their matching tuxedos and shoes.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

uniforms

b)

formal suits

c)

T-shirts

11.

The child was a true _______, always ignoring the rules and getting into trouble.

a)

angel

b)

maverick

c)

pupil

12.

The students gagged at the pungent smell.


Which word gives the BEST CLUE about the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

students

b)

smell

c)

gagged

13.

The woman _________ paced and chewed her fingernails.

a)

nervously

b)

agreeably

c)

cheerfully

14.

After being ignored for so long, Luis felt alienated from his classmates.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

bored

b)

loyalty

c)

cut off

15.

Belinda cried for hours; she was in abject misery.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

extreme

b)

unhappy

c)

to cry

16.

Despite Ron's humble manner, his fancy car and big office showed him to be a tycoon.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

powerful businessman

b)

carless driver

c)

manager

17.

Sue pulled a colander from the drawer to drain the noodles.


Which word gives the BEST CLUE about the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

drain

b)

pulled

c)

drawer

18.

Ted hasn't bee able to speak since he had surgery on his larynx.


Which word gives the BEST CLUE about the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

surgery

b)

speak

c)

since

19.

Sheri envied her gentle mother's ______ manner.

a)

nervous

b)

serene

c)

boring

20.

The angry crowd was shocked at his inflammatory comments.


What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

a)

boring

b)

amusing

c)

upsetting

21.

Even with the fans running, the room was sweltering.


Which word gives the BEST CLUE about the meaning fo the underlined word?

a)

room

b)

fans

c)

running