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RL 4/5.4 Context Clues

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Context Clues- Clues in the text that can help me figure out what the word ____.

a)

before

b)

means

c)

around

d)

sense

2.

Where are Context clues?

Look in the sentence _1_ the word and _2_ the word.

a)

1. before

2. around

b)

1. behind

2. after

c)

1. before

2. swap

d)

1. before

2. after

3.

During our studies we have learned there are different types of context clues.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

This example uses which type of context clue to help us figure out the meaning of the underlined word?

The plate was not brittle because it did not break when I dropped it on the floor.

a)

Definition

b)

Examples

c)

Synonyms

(same)

d)

Antonyms

(opposite)

e)

Word Parts

5.
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
6.
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
7.

Read the sentence below and use context clues to help you find the meaning of the underlined word.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

8.

Use context clues to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined word.

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

a)

thirsty

b)

full

c)

hungry

d)

happy

9.

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 1 in the picture.

a)

Antonym

b)

Word Parts

c)

Synonyms

d)

Examples

e)

Definition

10.

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 2 in the picture.

a)

Antonym

b)

Word Parts

c)

Synonyms

d)

Examples

e)

Definition

11.

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 3 in the picture.

a)

Antonym

b)

Word Parts

c)

Synonyms

d)

Examples

e)

Definition

12.

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 4 in the picture.

a)

Antonym

b)

Word Parts

c)

Synonyms

d)

Examples

e)

Definition

13.

Select which type of context clue is describe by number 5 in the picture.

a)

Antonym

b)

Word Parts

c)

Synonyms

d)

Examples

e)

Definition