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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"


The word that best defines adamant is-

a)

happy

b)

unsure

c)

nervous

d)

stubborn

3.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:


They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

4.

Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?


The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.

a)

A short, indefinite period of time.

b)

A word or formula believed to be magic.

c)

To form words by means of letters.

5.

Sometimes studying for math tests feels futile, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.


What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

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.

I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so affable.


What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

The Definition or an Example is given

b)

Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

c)

Antonym or Contrast- the opposite

d)

Inference - you have to put clues together

7.

What type of context clue is used below?


I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom revoked all my privileges. Meaning, everything was taken away

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.

Many species went extinct for unknown reasons so many types of animals are no longer found on earth.


What type of context clue is used in the sentence?

a)

Synonym

b)

Example

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

General/Inference

9.

Metropolitan areas, such as Chicago and its suburbs, are inhabited by large numbers of people.


What type of context clue is used to find the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

Example

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Synonym

d)

Definition

10.

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

a)

popular

b)

out-dated

c)

careful

d)

round

11.

Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.

Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!

a)

Little thing

b)

Giant thing

c)

Everything

d)

Hopeful thing

12.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased 
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
13.
Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval
d)
praise
14.
When the teacher spoke the directions verbatim, she also had the exact same thing written on the worksheet she gave to each student.
a)
word for word
b)
in secret
c)
different
d)
loudly
15.

Would you rather have a bucket stuck on your head or a bucket stuck on your foot?

a)

head (hard to see)

b)

foot (hard to walk)

16.

Would you rather take a bath in ice cubes or take a bath in tomato soup?

a)

ice cubes

b)

tomato soup

17.

I would rather...

a)

have a giant pet hamster

b)

have a pet tiny rhino

c)

be able to stop time

d)

be able to fly

18.

I would rather....

a)

have a very strict teacher and learn a lot

b)

have a very easy teacher and not learn as much

c)

be able to control the weather

d)

be able to talk to animals

19.

I would rather...

a)

eat only my 5 favorite foods for the rest of my life

b)

never eat my 5 favorite foods for the rest of my life

c)

be hairy all over

d)

be completely bald

20.

I would rather...

a)

be invisible

b)

be able to read minds

c)

find our my parents are spies

d)

find out my parents are aliens