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WorksheetsUsing Context Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
His sleeves were so short that his arms protruded from them. What does "protruded" mean?
stuck out
hidden
were protected
disappeared
A police patrol preceded the visitor’s car in order to clear the path of all danger ahead. What does "preceded" means?
followed
went before
traveled with
stopped
The ringing of the fire gong brought our meeting to an abrupt close. What does "abrupt" means?
surprising
quiet
sudden
later
He disdained their offer of friendship, for he was far too proud and haughty to associate with men who wore shabby clothes. What does "disdained" mean?
accepted
looked with contempt upon
liked
complained
The judge scolded the parents for their negligence in letting the child wander off into the woods. What does "negligence" mean?
carelessness
pleasure
poverty
concern
My father makes a lot in his job. What does "make" mean?
to become
to add up to
to produce by work or action
to earn, gain or win (money or success)
The series "Nevertheless" has run for 2 months on Netflix. What does "run" mean?
to take part in a race
go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than a walk
to be a candidate for election
continuous course of performance
You are a mean to do that to someone who was not hurting you. What does "mean" mean?
shabby
poor
cruel
have in mind, intend
Which is the most direct way to Phuket? What does "direct" mean?
going from one point to another without turning aside.
honest and easily understood
to tell (someone) the way (to a place)
to influence
Choose 3 choices that is the signal words to define the meaning of unknown word in context?
is/are
mean
consist of
such as
because
Choose 3 choices that is the signal words to give example of unknown word in context?
such as
for instance
especially
but
define
Choose 3 choices that is the signal words to show cause and effect relationship of unknown word in context?
such
-...............-
since
in order to
so that
Choose 3 choices that is the signal words to restate the unknown word in context?
in other word
-...............-
since
in order to
(...............)
Choose 3 choices that is the signal words to show contrast idea of the unknown word in context?
in other word
although
yet
however
(...............)
We heard the sound of tabor which is widely known as a small drum throughout the forest. What does "tabor" mean?
forest
drum
sound
music
The entire room was littered with paper, broken glasses, cigarette butts and other forms of rubbish. In fact, the room was filthy. What does "filthy" mean?
clean
very dirty
full of paper
big
Increasingly ominous economics sign including rising inflation, decreasing value of currency, etc. caused a change in the government. What is the best meaning for "ominous" ?
noticeable
threatening
prosperous
promising
The toy car was very lasting. Although the boy dropped it or threw it against the concrete wall many times, it didn’t break at. What is the best meaning of "lasting"?
fragile
tough
breakable
durable
If a person receives a personal letter, it’s one that is only for him. The letter has little important to others. An impersonal letter, on the other hand, is one that could be for any person. Business letters are often impersonal, but letters from home are personal. What does "impersonal letter" mean?
not for specific person
love letter
pleasant letter
business letter
The communist government launched more stringent rules as they want to keep their people under control. What does the word "stringent" mean"
flexible
negotiable
strict
thoughtful
