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Context Clues

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Everyone thought Steven was a genius because he got a perfect score on all of his homework and test in school.

a)

brain

b)

idiot

c)

inability

d)

Smart person

2.

In order to not impede the construction effort and to help the job get done quicker the town closed the road and kept people away.

a)

Tear Up

b)

Slow down

c)

Run into

d)

Talk about

3.

Rebecca did not know what was behind the door her curiosity made her open the door to find out.

a)

Guessing

b)

Animal at the circus

c)

Desire to know something

d)

disinterest

4.

The recipe called for only three ingredients : sugar, milk, and flour

a)

Type of food that goes into cooking or baking a dish

b)

Bacon, eggs, and cheese

c)

types of liquids

d)

name brands of food

5.

Don't bring your drinks into the chemistry lab, you will contaminate the science experiments of the soda

a)

clean

b)

fix

c)

improve

d)

Make dirty

6.

The principal need to curtail his speech to the school because it was almost 3:15 and the students needed to go home.

a)

Cut short

b)

Increase

c)

prolong

d)

strengthen

7.

Jimmy was oblivious to his baby sister's crying because he had his headphones in and couldn't hear her

a)

obvious

b)

Unaware

c)

mindful

d)

concern

8.

The chewing gum plummeted to the ground when he splat it out from the 5th floor window.

a)

ascend

b)

shoot up

c)

fell

d)

raise

9.

Amelia licked the envelope and sealed it before sticking it in the mailbox.

a)

closed

b)

open

c)

animal

d)

wrote on it

10.

The title of an essay should always be capitalized and go at the beginning of the essay.

a)

job description

b)

first letter

c)

Heading

d)

ending

11.

The glass plate shattered when it fell to the ground.

a)

Made a loud noise

b)

break into pieces

c)

bouncing

d)

remain whole

12.

The students anticipated the summer break after passing the third grade reading gate.

a)

looked forward too

b)

dreaded

c)

regretted

d)

missed

13.

Her mother said. "I forbid you to go to the store -it is raining outside".

a)

continue

b)

allow

c)

not allow

d)

help

14.

The girl's hypothesis was that someone was watching her but she could prove it.

a)

proof

b)

assumption

c)

reality

d)

measurement

15.

The girl complained that the boy was peering at her paper during the test.

a)

talking

b)

copying

c)

Looking

d)

searching for

16.

After hearing the bad news the kids where devastated.

a)

create

b)

help

c)

enrich

d)

torned apart

17.

The security guard had to patrol the building

a)

ignore

b)

neglect

c)

Watch over

d)

paint

18.

I have a plethora of cookies-please take as many as you want

a)

scarcity

b)

excess

c)

shortfall

d)

enough

19.

The bin of potatoes in the cellar was replete, we would not run out food all winter

a)

empty

b)

full

c)

crooked

d)

hungry

20.

The tough task was filled with inherent danger

a)

overflowing

b)

combined

c)

external

d)

built-in

21.
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
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
25.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

26.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

a)

disguised

b)

watchful

c)

superior

d)

youthful

27.
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
28.
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
29.
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
30.
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
31.
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
32.
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
33.
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
34.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

35.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

a)

annoying

b)

able to be heard

c)

loud

d)

creating vapor

36.

She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.

a)

hatred

b)

love

c)

sadness

d)

vorpality

37.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

38.

Janie was gratified when the teacher used her project as an example for other classes.

a)

disappointed

b)

happy

c)

embarrassed

d)

burbled

39.

Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.

a)

love

b)

pass

c)

steal

d)

put down

40.

John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Zombies on the Boat, he was so appalled by the violence that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.

a)

proud

b)

outraged

c)

gimbled

d)

stoked

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