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WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
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Class
Date
1.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
What does the word "jovial" mean?
What does the word "jovial" mean?
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
2.
There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite.
What does the word "decorum" mean?
What does the word "decorum" mean?
a)
rude
b)
quiet
c)
well mannered
d)
snotty
3.
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong.
What does the word "mislaid" mean?
What does the word "mislaid" mean?
a)
lost
b)
found
c)
mixed
d)
looked for
4.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
5.
Tyler PREDICTED his results for his fantasy football team would win. What does the word PREDICTED mean?
a)
to change
b)
to understand
c)
to tell ahead of time
d)
to kick
6.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
7.
Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
a)
tired
b)
full
c)
dizzy
d)
hungry
8.
What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.
a)
eager
b)
distracted
c)
lazy
d)
disinterested
9.
What is a context clue?
a)
personification
b)
word or words that are hints to tell you the meaning of part of the text
c)
Words that start with the same letter
d)
Metaphors
10.
The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.
a)
entertain
b)
tempt
c)
startle
d)
escape
11.
Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.
The cartoon character Marvel Woman is famous for her BRAWN. She can lift mountains and skyscrapers with her hands.
a)
intelligence
b)
bravery
c)
strength
d)
beauty
12.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
13.
Janie was gratified when the teacher used her project as an example for other classes.
a)
disappointed
b)
happy
c)
embarrassed
d)
burbled
14.
Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
a)
charming
b)
glowing
c)
snicker-snacking
d)
drying
15.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
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