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WorksheetsTypes of Context Clues G9
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an AFFABLE principal.
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
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Synonym (something similar)
Antonym (something different)
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What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.
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What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals.
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What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?
It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.
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What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?
Jane’s prom dress was very dowdy instead of nice and new.
(a)
What is the clue word for the following antonym context clue?
The cow as very corpulent, but the pig was very skinny.
(a)
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer
Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word:
Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.
Happiness
Regret
Hope
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
My grandfather tells me many stories of how he had to toil in the fields when he was young. In fact, he had to quit school after sixth grade so he could earn money to help his family.
do very hard, tiring work
drive a tractor
play outside
run
