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Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of each underlined word.


The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond.

a)

sat

b)

chewed

c)

pushed

d)

gave

2.

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

a)

smell

b)

colour

c)

wealth

d)

taste

3.

The late students always had a plethora of excuses.

a)

shortage

b)

open

c)

none

d)

excessive number

4.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former Prime Minister.

a)

hungry

b)

serious

c)

shyly

d)

anticipated

5.

When he didn't understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

put away

c)

call

d)

explain

6.

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

a)

dangerously

b)

hopefully

c)

happily

d)

gracefully

7.

The frigid water made Aiden's teeth chatter.

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

warm

d)

purified

8.

Instead of a grimace, Levan had a big grin across his face.

a)

mask

b)

frown

c)

smile

d)

birthmark

9.

The little boy became drowsy as the day turned to night.

a)

desperate

b)

tired

c)

active

d)

annoyed

10.

LAST QUESTION! The people watched with awe as the eagle flew above them

a)

anger

b)

terror

c)

wonder

d)

arms crossed