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Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
2.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
3.
When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast
a)
rested
b)
broke
c)
avoided
d)
looked at
4.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night
a)
lose
b)
eat
c)
trade
d)
show
5.
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.
a)
cold
b)
clean
c)
green
d)
warm
6.
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
a)
nervous
b)
silly
c)
happy
d)
sleepy
7.
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
a)
dark
b)
funny
c)
bright
d)
normal
8.

Context Clues:

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

9.

Context Clues:

The long hike up to the mountains was exhausting.

a)

loud

b)

tiring

c)

easy

10.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
11.

Context Clues:

The woman looked attractive in her dress and shoes, everyone made comments about how lovely she looked.

a)

Nice

b)

Beautiful

c)

Friendly

d)

Harsh

12.

After waiting 3 days for Henry to ask her out, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided that she would call him.

a)

patient

b)

lazy

c)

restless

d)

happy

13.

Sarah likes the song Promises. She says it's catchy and can't get it out of her head.

a)

Fun

b)

Unable to forget

c)

Appealing

d)

Beautiful

14.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
15.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
16.

You must eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

unhealthy

b)

healthy

c)

delicious

17.

My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.


Whatd does the underlined word mean?

a)

untidy

b)

smooth

c)

very clean

18.

Unlike Jack, who is polite, Alex was rude and bad-mannered.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

kind

b)

rude

c)

having good manners

19.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

20.

Zoey loved taking her dog Rufus to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Rufus always fell asleep during the car ride home.


In the paragraph, the word canines means:

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Squirrel