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Context clue exam review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not.
a)
decision
b)
not equal
c)
mistake
d)
rule
2.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Alvin went to the museum every Saturday because he was so fascinated by art.
a)
interested
b)
confused
c)
happy
d)
inspired
3.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more.
a)
cook
b)
run
c)
wish
d)
read
4.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
The teacher stopped the students after she observed the wrestling.
a)
noticed
b)
heard
c)
made
d)
set up
5.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Save Stratus had to put her sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant.
a)
dark
b)
fast
c)
dangerous
d)
bright
6.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
I don't play attention in the class, hence I fail the test.
a)
however
b)
but
c)
if
d)
so
7.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Because they want to stay in a good shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food
a)
always
b)
sometimes
c)
rarely
d)
love to
8.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Teacher Kim is so hungry that she can consume a cow.
a)
eat
b)
buy
c)
sell
d)
drink
9.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
After the birds escaped, Max tried to coax them back.
a)
pull
b)
catch
c)
buy
d)
call
10.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
George singed his favorite shirt because the iron is too hot
a)
buy the new one
b)
throw away
c)
burned
d)
sold
11.

Ms. James thought her students pink hair was very obscure-strange.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

12.

The kitchen was pristine (very clean), so Jenny made sure to clean up any mess she made.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

13.

Amy was very morose (sad) because her mom would be gone for one week.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

14.

‘Make sure you use a florescent, bright, color,’ said Mrs. Hornburger.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

15.

I hoped our new dog would be very clever. Instead he was very dumb.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

16.

The lion was very cowardly. He was not brave.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

17.

The Brown Recluse spider is very baleful. Unlike the Daddy Longlegs that was not deadly.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

18.

The Good Witch was very kind, but the Bad Witch was very nefarious.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

19.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

Jane’s prom dress was very dowdy instead of nice and new.

(a)  

20.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

The cow as very corpulent, but the pig was very skinny.

(a)  

21.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

Unlike Jake, I thought the banana candy had a very natural taste to it. Jake said it was very artificial.

(a)  

22.

What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?

My sister has very expensive taste. This is not like me. I am very cheap.

(a)  

23.

We bought a new luxurious couch. It is very expensive and comfortable.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

24.

I got a portable radio for my birthday. It is so easy carry around.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

25.

John declined the invitation to the party. He had to say no because he already had plans.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

26.

The sky was very hazy. It was a foggy day.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

27.

Jake was apprehensive about taking an airplane to Florida. He had read a lot of bad things can happen on airplanes.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

28.

After stealing from Walmart he was banished from there. He now has to buy all his groceries at Schnucks.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

29.

I have a hard time not eavesdropping on other people's conversations.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

30.

Tim was always boisterous. His teachers often said that he needed to get his energy out at recess.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

31.

The sweltering weather is so uncomfortable. We turned on all our electric fans but it didn't help much.

a)

stormy

b)

very hot

c)

windy

d)

rainy

32.

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"

a)

stubborn

b)

happy

c)

mean

d)

nervous

33.

The new student on our soccer team is a novice because they are just learning how to play.

a)

expert

b)

skilled

c)

beginner

d)

energetic

34.

Aaron is a wonderful piano player, but Sophia is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.

a)

boring

b)

exciting

c)

skillful

d)

skinny

35.

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was famished by dinnertime.

a)

dizzy

b)

tired

c)

full

d)

hungry

36.

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

sleepy

b)

hungry

c)

thirsty

d)

exhausted

37.

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

excited

b)

nervous

c)

relieved

d)

disappointed

38.

As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.

a)

very cold

b)

visible

c)

not moving

d)

melted

39.

Poor Farmer Chavez labors sixteen hours a day and never has time for a vacation. He deserves better! Everyone should have at least one day a week for rest and relaxation.

a)

plays

b)

eats

c)

bathes

d)

works

40.

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread

a)

itch or burn

b)

help do something important

c)

block or slow down

d)

live in a certain place