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Analyzing Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jessica deferred all of her vacation plans just to work overtime in her new job.

What does the word “deferred” mean?

a)

Cancelled

b)

Left out

c)

Pursued

d)

Planned

2.

The victim was in a quandary on whether to forgive the suspect or not.

The word “quandary” means:

a)

Quarrel

b)

Probation

c)

Dilemma

d)

Confusion

3.

The whole family was ecstatic when their youngest daughter won the competition.

Based on the context clues in the sentence, the word "ecstatic" means:

a)

Happy

b)

Furious

c)

Chaotic

d)

Energetic

4.

The entire classroom loves Mark because of his jovial mood.

The word "jovial" means:

a)

Charismatic

b)

Joyful

c)

Alluring

d)

Neutral

5.

Mary furrowed her brows as she listens to the discussion of her professor about quantum physics.

The word "furrowed" means:

a)

Wrinkled

b)

Clenched

c)

Moved

d)

Pushed

6.

The garden flowers look dry so I decided to give them a lopapolop.

In this sentence, the nonsense word “lopapolop” means:

a)

Fertilizer

b)

Soil

c)

Trim

d)

Water

7.

Exercise is important. We should avoid sedentary activities such as playing games and watching too much TV because it weakens our muscles.

In the following sentences, the word "sedentary" means:

a)

To spend too much time eating

b)

To participate in physical activities

c)

To engage in brain exercises

d)

To do lazy things

8.

The sun is smiling at me, what a frabjous day we have today!

The word "frabjous" means:

a)

Exciting

b)

Delightful

c)

Hot

d)

Warm

9.

Is the word SERENE used correctly in this sentence?

“Our barangay is so serene, you can listen to the shouting neighbors as they argue every morning.”

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

The construction workers sweltered under the scorching heat of the sun.

The word "sweltered" means:

a)

Cried

b)

Worked hard

c)

Burned

d)

Danced with joy