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Context Clues

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not.
a)
decision
b)
not equal
c)
mistake
d)
rule
2.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
.......................................
Alvin went to the museum every Saturday because he was so fascinated by art.
a)
interested
b)
confused
c)
happy
d)
inspired
3.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more.
a)
cook
b)
run
c)
wish
d)
read
4.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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The teacher stopped the students after she observed the wrestling.
a)
noticed
b)
heard
c)
made
d)
set up
5.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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Save Stratus had to put her sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant.
a)
dark
b)
fast
c)
dangerous
d)
bright
6.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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I don't play attention in the class, hence I fail the test.
a)
however
b)
but
c)
if
d)
so
7.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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Because they want to stay in a good shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food
a)
always
b)
sometimes
c)
rarely
d)
love to
8.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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Teacher Kim is so hungry that she can consume a cow.
a)
eat
b)
buy
c)
sell
d)
drink
9.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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After the birds escaped, Max tried to coax them back.
a)
pull
b)
catch
c)
buy
d)
call
10.
Guess the meaning of the red word.
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George singed his favorite shirt because the iron is too hot
a)
buy the new one
b)
throw away
c)
burned
d)
sold
11.

Do not disregard your plastic cup. It only costs $0.50 to refill with soda.

a)

hold

b)

clean

c)

throw away

d)

hide

12.

Does this math encompass all of the division concepts from Chapter 5 in the math book.

a)

include

b)

like

c)

watch

d)

find

13.

You must be vigilant, or alert, when you are crossing the street downtown.

a)

watchful

b)

scared

c)

happy

d)

fearful

14.

I feel hesitant about leaving the house since the repair man should be here soon.

a)

sad

b)

excited

c)

frustrated

d)

unsure

15.

Although my mom can be irrational when I'm late, my dad is understanding.

a)

reasonable

b)

unreasonable

c)

nice

d)

weird

16.

Even though the advertisement said this speaker was portable, I don't think it will even fit in the trunk of my car.

a)

new

b)

loud

c)

huge

d)

movable

17.

My teacher rejects every assignment without a name on it.

a)

turns away

b)

likes

c)

recycles

d)

approves

18.

Before I tattle on my sister, my mom wants me to try to resolve the issue myself.

a)

understand

b)

explain

c)

fix

d)

watch

19.

I am starting to get the hang on context clues!

a)

Absolutly

b)

Pretty much

c)

Almost

d)

Still need some practice

20.

Since she already has something scheduled, Jill must find an alternate time for her appointment

a)

bold

b)

longer

c)

different

d)

swift

21.

Dd you contribute to the food drive or do you still need to bring something?

a)

run

b)

text

c)

give

d)

walk

22.

Although the weather reporter said it would be partly cloudy, I predict that it will rain heavily.

a)

misunderstand

b)

ignore

c)

forget

d)

foresee

23.

How can you condone littering in the park? People must pick up their trash!

a)

allow

b)

dislike

c)

play

d)

smell

24.
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
25.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
26.
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
27.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
28.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
29.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
30.
An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
31.
Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
32.
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
33.

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

34.

The new park has been heralded as the best family park in Florida.

a)

to be heard

b)

to be announced

c)

to make a recording

d)

to only be watched while eating popcorn

35.

Kyan creates an awful din when he starts screaming and banging on his toys.

a)

an early dinner

b)

a quiet sound

c)

a loud, disruptive noise

d)

to break objects

36.

The long hike up the mountain was grueling.

a)

fun

b)

pretty

c)

hard

d)

loud

37.

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

a)

thirsty

b)

full

c)

hungry

d)

happy

38.

Ms. Evans was elated because our class was respectful and responsible.

a)

mad

b)

tired

c)

happy

d)

hungry

39.

The aroma of happy spray makes me feel more awake.

a)

taste

b)

smell

c)

look

d)

fun

40.

Ana was envious of her friend's new doll collection.

a)

cozy

b)

happy

c)

jealous

d)

tired