WorksheetsJan 5-7 CT Context Clues
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Students' knowledge is often EVALUATED by taking tests. The more information the students know, the better their scores will be.
What does evaluate mean?
plan something
teach something
assess something
The police gather EVIDENCE from the crime scene to solve the case. During the trial, the prosecution will need that evidence to prove the suspect is guilty.
What does evidence mean?
opinions and guesses
facts/information to prove something
capture a suspect
The Governor's speech lasted an hour. I think the GIST of it was that the city need to find a way to better combat the high crime rate.
What does gist mean?
the point of a speech or action
long and drawn out
a test or assessment
The police were sent to INVESTIGATE the robbery. They needed to collect evidence so they could prove John was guilty.
What does investigate mean?
look for clues to prove truth
judge and jury
make a guess without proof
Even though he knew he would be in trouble for making an "F" on the test, he acted NONCHALANT. He didn't want anyone to know he was really scared to show his parents.
What does nonchalant mean?
full of anxiety
successful
calm, relaxed, no anxiety
The FEEBLE old lady was trying to lift a heavy bag. She wasn't able to get the bag off the ground, so the high school student helped her.
What does feeble mean?
weak because of age or illness
strong
small in stature
The mayor EXHAUSTED all his resources trying to find the missing little boy. He didn't have any more ideas and he didn't have anyone left that he could ask for help. He was completely exhausted too.
What does exhaust mean (the capitalized example)?
have an excess of something
gas coming from the back of a vehicle
use up; drain of resources
When you have trouble understanding a word in the book, you can use the surrounding CONTEXT to help you figure out the meaning. The other words of setnences are full of clues and more information.
What does context mean?
pages in book
clues to help with understanding
a defintion
The king's goal was to DOMINATE the people who lived in his country. He wanted to control everything they did and said. He wanted complete control.
What does dominate mean?
be controlled by someone
have control over
talk to people
The thieves were able to EVADE capture by wearing costumes and changing cars often. The police couldn't identify the thieves. More clues are needed to determine their identities.
What does evade mean?
avoid or escape using trickery
capture
commit a crime
Some animals are able to ADAPT their coloring so they are camouflaged with their surroundings. This helps protect them from predators.
What does adapt mean?
modify, make changes for a purpose
remain the same
use trickery
The farmer had an AMPLE supply of hay and feed. He could feed his animals and his neighbors' animals with that amount.
What does ample mean?
lack of something
having enough or more than enough
small amount
BOISTEROUS actions are not allowed in the library. You must remain quiet when you are in the library looking for books.
What does boisterous mean?
stealing
noisy or rowdy behaviors
quiet or calm behaviors
The hurricane hitting New Orleans was a CATASTROPHE. Much of the city was destroyed and it took years to rebuild
What does catastrophe mean?
huge disaster
lack of rain
inpending danger
When the dictator came to power, he stated anyone who dissented his rules would be punished. People were not allowed to have different opinions.
What does dissent mean?
express different opinions
having no opinion
expressing similar opinions
