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Vocabulary and Context Clues

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The teacher anticipated the first day of school with much longing.
a)
looked forward to
b)
dreaded
c)
regretted
2.
Her mother said: "I forbid you to got the store- it is raining outside"
a)
dread
b)
hope
c)
not allow
3.
The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces.
a)
bounced
b)
break into pieces
c)
made a loud noise
4.
You might not have heard of polio before. That's because 50 yearsago, on April 12, 1955, the U.S. government approved the use of a vaccine that stopped people from getting the disease. Invented byJonas Salk, the vaccine all but eradicated polio worldwide.
a)
a cure for a disease
b)
an infectious virus
c)
increase immunity to a particular disease
5.
You might not have heard of polio before. That's because 50 years ago, on April 12, 1955, the U.S. government approved the use of a vaccine that stopped people from getting the disease. Invented by Jonas Salk, the vaccine all but eradicated polio worldwide.
a)
got rid of
b)
an era of dictation
c)
to produce in large amounts
6.

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

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

7.

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

8.

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

a)

hatred

b)

love

c)

sadness

d)

vorpality

9.

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

10.

Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes properly. He was afraid that he might have made them uneven, but his teacher assured him that his shapes were perfectly symmetrical.

a)

slithy

b)

disgusting

c)

equal

d)

rough

11.

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

a)

disappointed

b)

happy

c)

embarrassed

d)

burbled

12.

The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.

a)

clashing

b)

pleasant

c)

silent

d)

impolite

13.

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

14.

The dogs were so hungry that they would have fought one another for a morsel of meat.

a)

crumb

b)

ton

c)

tove

d)

torch

15.

My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful, she'd be a lot more fun.

a)

careful

b)

sure

c)

worrisome

d)

brillig

16.

My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful, she'd be a lot more fun.

a)

careful

b)

sure

c)

worrisome

d)

brillig

17.

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

18.

Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.

a)

charming

b)

glowing

c)

snicker-snacking

d)

drying

19.

Few were impressed by Kirstin's presentation, "How to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time," even though Krisitn was able to simultaneously walk and chew gum.

a)

at the same time

b)

in the same location

c)

within the same group

d)

through the tulgey wood

20.

It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.

a)

manxome

b)

apologetic

c)

happy

d)

sly

21.

It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole world is falling apart.

a)

steal

b)

forget

c)

gyre

d)

keep

22.

As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.

a)

dinner

b)

jujub

c)

guilt

d)

indifference

23.

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.

a)

frabjous

b)

cheery

c)

angry

d)

old

24.

The lady decided it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.

a)

ate

b)

shunned

c)

pushed

d)

called

25.

Lula would have attempted the walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain that stood between her and her destination.

a)

huge

b)

beamish

c)

brittle

d)

green

26.

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

a)

happily

b)

dangerously

c)

gracefully

d)

hopefully

27.

We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage.

a)

buildings

b)

trees

c)

mountains

d)

leaves

28.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

walked

b)

ran

c)

sweated

d)

hiked

29.

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

a)

fun

b)

cloudy

c)

gloomy

d)

busy

30.

Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.

a)

lying

b)

crying

c)

being late

d)

talking

31.

Super Smart Sam's inability to understand the math problem had a dilatory effect on his homework completion.

a)

happy

b)

hurrying

c)

delaying

d)

funny

32.

The propitious weather report encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

a)

upcoming

b)

uncertain

c)

current

d)

favorable

33.

Sally felt a rising sense of consternation when she realized she had not done her homework.

a)

dullness

b)

worry

c)

joy

d)

forgetfulness

34.

No one likes it when George gasconades about all of his touchdowns throughout the season.

a)

cries

b)

complains

c)

brags

d)

worries

35.

Because of her helpfulness and easy manner, everyone found the new student to be simpatico.

a)

boring

b)

weird

c)

shy

d)

likable

36.

Dorothy was warned that the Wicked Witch of the West was a malevolent lady, and she should avoid her at all cost.

a)

strange

b)

evil

c)

angry

d)

unfirendly

37.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text? 
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer
a)
entirely lacking or free from
b)
covered in 
38.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text?
 
You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase.
a)
indecisive
b)
careful
39.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text?
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.
a)
heavily loaded 
b)
light
40.
What is the meaning of the word in blue?
This magical sword is called Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which its name is derived.
a)
Broken
b)
Created
41.
What is the meaning of the word in blue?
He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights.
a)
Tall
b)
Short
42.
What is the meaning of the blue word?
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.
a)
easy
b)
difficult 
43.
What is the meaning of the word in blue? 
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature. 
a)
bossy
b)
easy-going
44.
What is the meaning of the word in blue?
I am disappointed that Kyle declined our offer to sit in the dunk tank. Now who will dress up like a clown and sit still while people throw balls at him or her?
a)
A
Agreed upon
b)
Disagreed upon
45.
What is the meaning of the word in blue?
Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the snickering bill collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, with his shoes on of all things, while she ran to get her checkbook. 
a)
Confident 
b)
Not Confident 
46.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased 
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
47.
Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
advanced
b)
cancelled
c)
delayed
d)
expedited 
48.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons. 
a)
careful
b)
thrifty
c)
careless
d)
wasteful
49.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased 
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
50.
Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
advanced
b)
cancelled
c)
delayed
d)
expedited 
51.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons. 
a)
careful
b)
thrifty
c)
careless
d)
wasteful
52.
Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval
d)
praise
53.
Jeffery decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.
a)
separate
b)
clean
c)
serve
d)
confirm
54.
These could make bees more vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more easily.
a)
weak
b)
helpful
c)
recognized
d)
ruled out
55.

The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.


What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?

a)

Bottom

b)

Top

c)

Middle

56.

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?


Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

a)

Synonym

b)

Direct Definition

c)

Antonym

57.

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?


The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.

a)

Direct Definition

b)

Synonym

c)

Antonym

58.

Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.


What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?

a)

Continue

b)

Stop

c)

alter

59.

Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.


What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?

a)

walk

b)

run

c)

swim

60.

What type of Context Clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word below?


Josh decided to be bold and confront the kid who was picking on his little sister.

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Direct Definition