WorksheetsMatthew_Context Clues Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
ANTONYMS CLUE
Identify the clue word or phrase that helped in identifying the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below:
The once crystal clear water had turned into oily and grayish liquid that was ready to burn if a lighted matchstick would be thrown into it.
burn
oily and grayish
lighted matchstick
thrown
ANTONYMS CLUE
Identify the clue word or phrase that helped in identifying the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below:
Man from the City destroyed the forest and built a garment factory.
man
City
built
garment
What do you call words with opposite meanings?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Root Words
Affixes
Below are descriptions about Context Clues EXCEPT:
They provide hints/clues to define a difficult word.
They co-exist with the unfamiliar words in the sentence.
They are the difficult words in the sentence.
They help readers understand word meanings without the direct help of a dictionary.
The guest made derogatory remarks about the food he was served. What is the opposite word of the underlined word?
interesting
complimentary
unneccessary
cheerful
ROOT WORDS AND AFFIXES
It is IMPOSSIBLE to finish the book in a day or two. What is the prefix in the word impossible?
possible
ble
im
poss
Luther will not attend the training today. He is undependable. The word undependable means_______________.
trusted
unreliable
hardworking
careful
The payment of our insurance is done biannually. The word biannually means_______________.
twice a month
thrice a year
twice a year
thrice a month
These are parts of the word that can be added to form a new meaning.
Root Words
Affixes
Punctuations
Infix
He was involved in an accident; luckily, he was unharmed. The word unharmed means________________.
unsafe
uninjured
critical
loved
