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WorksheetsAssessment Context Clue Types
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew
she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy
weather.
1.) Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Mixed
Angry
Distrustful
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew
she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy
weather.
2. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
3. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Love
Hate
Perform
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
4. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not
good for you.
5. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Helpful
Harmful
Pleasant
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not
good for you.
6. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and
cockroaches.
7. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Pests
Animals
Insects
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and
cockroaches.
8. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
9. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Expensive
Cheap
Unattractive
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
10. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust
remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of
dirt or grime on any surface.
11. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Small amount
Package
Leftover
Timothy cleaned his room so thoroughly that not a single particle of dust
remained. Nothing was out of place, nor was there even the smallest bit of
dirt or grime on any surface.
12. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
13. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Plump
Thin
Black and white
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
14. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent,
while I am very friendly and outgoing.
15. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Rude
Shy
Nervous
Many people say I am very different from my twin sister. She is reticent,
while I am very friendly and outgoing.
16. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty
boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
17. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Second hand goods
Garbage
Leftovers
The sanitation department collects refuse, such as old furniture, empty
boxes, and anything else that can’t be recycled.
18. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and
ties.
19. Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
Hat store
Department store
Mens’s clothing store
Mr. Johnson owned a haberdashery where he sold men’s suits, shirts, and
ties.
20. Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
Example
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
