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WorksheetsContext Clues Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.”
What does the word shrouded mean?
covered
ruined
bounced
invisible
Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"
The word that best defines adamant is-
happy
unsure
nervous
stubborn
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.
Nervous
Discouraged
Excited
Relieved
Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.
A short, indefinite period of time.
A word or formula believed to be magic.
To form words by means of letters.
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?
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
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?
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym or Contrast- the opposite
Inference - you have to put clues together
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
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
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?
Synonym
Example
Cause and Effect
General/Inference
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?
Example
Cause and Effect
Synonym
Definition
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
popular
out-dated
careful
round
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.
Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
Little thing
Giant thing
Everything
Hopeful thing
Would you rather have a bucket stuck on your head or a bucket stuck on your foot?
head (hard to see)
foot (hard to walk)
Would you rather take a bath in ice cubes or take a bath in tomato soup?
ice cubes
tomato soup
I would rather...
have a giant pet hamster
have a pet tiny rhino
be able to stop time
be able to fly
I would rather....
have a very strict teacher and learn a lot
have a very easy teacher and not learn as much
be able to control the weather
be able to talk to animals
I would rather...
eat only my 5 favorite foods for the rest of my life
never eat my 5 favorite foods for the rest of my life
be hairy all over
be completely bald
I would rather...
be invisible
be able to read minds
find our my parents are spies
find out my parents are aliens
