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WorksheetsREADING COMPREHENSION_Vocab in context
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
scanning
context clues
inferring
text messaging
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
Our baseball team's pitcher has a few eccentric habits, such as throwing exactly thirteen warm-up pitches and never wearing socks.
normal
strange
messy
current
Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.
orderly
handsome
messy
strict
The novice teacher was excited about her first teaching job since graduating college.
Experienced
Knowledgeable
Beginner
Professional
He made sure to use an antibacterial soap when washing his hands so he doesn't get the flu.
Antibacterial means...
Arguing with bacteria
Fighting bacteria
Opposite of bacteria
Wrong about bacteria
Use the context clues to determine the word in red.
He diligently stuck to the diet guidelines his doctor laid out for him and he lost 15 pounds.
work hard to
not at all
unhappily
lazily
Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
Use the context clues to determine the word in red.
If we leave immediately, we'll make it to the movie theatre on time. I hate missing the previews, so let's go now!
now
time
go
hate
Use the context clues to determine the word in red.
Even though it's late, I don't feel drowsy. I've heard a cup of warm milk can make you tired. If that doesn't work, I may try taking a hot bath.
late
bath
work
sleepy
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?
Bottom
Top
Middle
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?
Continue
Stop
alter
Write each underlined word in the blank. Circle the letter of the word that most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence. Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
ate
burned
sunburned
slept
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products
stamp
prohibition
ad
tax
As it is used in line 49, the word concentrated most nearly means:
extracted.
paid attention to.
gathered together.
directed to one topic.
Unworthy buildings should be demolished to make room for modern construction.
What is the best example of what the word demolished means in the sentence above?
wrecked
avoided
involved
utilized
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
What does the word parched mean in the sentence above?
hungry
thirsty
tired
dry
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To INTRUDE is to
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
Rather than be involved in clandestine meetings, they did everything quite openly.
What is the meaning of clandestine?
loud
secret
sloppy
Ecclesiastics, such as priests, ministers, and pastors, should set models of behavior for their congregants.
What is the meaning of ecclesiastics?
religious buildings
book in the Bible
priest or clergy member
Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.
What is the meaning of conflagration?
earthquake
massive fire
hurricane
