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WorksheetsVocabulary practice/using context clues
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Jessie is an extreme trickster. He pranks his friends so often they are never quite sure when or if they can trust him. The context clues lead us to understand that a trickster is...
someone who enjoys tricking or deceiving others.
someone who gets tricked easily.
a fox.
a very trustworthy individual.
The shrewd detective was able to easily analyze the evidence and accurately conclude which suspect was guilty. Using the clues in this sentence, I can determine that shrewd means...
fierce
foolish
clever
suspicious
"I'm so hungry. I could eat a horse," is one example of exaggeration. Which statement below is another example of exaggeration?
I haven't eaten since 7:00 this morning.
My stomach is growling so loud you can hear it.
I am going to eat every bit of my lunch today.
I had to wait forever for my lunch.
There have been many exciting stories written and handed down about the legendary adventures of Robin Hood. Based on these context clues, can you determine which character below could also be called legendary?
George Washington - the first president of the United States
Spongebob Squarepants - a cartoon character who lives in a pineapple under the sea
Hercules - a mythological character known for his great strength and bravery
Mrs. Davis - a simple-minded school teacher not really known for anything special
Linda tried and tried to remember everything her teacher had taught about the Alamo, but she just couldn't recall the information. Which word below is a synonym and best helps us determine the meaning of recall?
tried
remember
taught
information
Not dull at all, Jessica vividly described her vacation. We could visualize the sandy beaches and turquoise waves of her ocean get-away. Which antonym gives us a clue to the meaning of vividly?
dull
described
vacation
turquoise
Ms Burgess accentuated the title of the story by drawing arrows directly to the bold print and highlighting the words. Which context clues in the sentence best help us determine the meaning of accentuated?
Ms Burgess
title of the story
highlighting the words
There are no context clues in this sentence.
I like all flavors of ice cream, but I am especially partial to butter pecan. Which definition of partial is used in this sentence?
in part only; not total or complete
favoring something or someone; fond of
a removable denture that replaces missing teeth
biased or prejudiced toward one side, especially in government or business
We were astonished by the beauty and splendor of the snow capped mountains. It was truly a majestic sight to behold. Can you determine the meaning of splendor using the context clues in these sentences?
a mountain range
a magic trick or optical illusion
something that is imagined or make-believe
something of great beauty or impressive appearance
The resourceful student figured out a way to build a volcano for his project using simple materials found around the house. Can you determine the meaning of resourceful using the context clues in these sentences?
good at constructing things
able to understand science concepts easily
a scientist that studies volcanoes
able to solve problems in clever ways; using your resources
Barbara's irritable disposition always ruins our fun. You would think she feels bad everyday. Can you determine the meaning of disposition based on the context clues in these sentences?
the way someone tends to act or feel
being in a bad mood
being in a great mood
the position someone is in
Jimmy is quite an interesting character. You never know what he is going to say or do. Which definition of character is used in these sentences?
one of the people in a story or drama
the kind of person someone is; the synthesis of all
their traits
having moral or ethical qualities; being a good person
the personality or part an actor recreates
