WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
What does the word incredulously mean in the sentence below?
When I explained that aliens seized my
homework, my teacher laughed
incredulously and said,
“No, seriously.
Where is it?”
Angrily
Calmly
Skeptically
Boldly
What does the word incognito mean in the sentence below?
The teacher preferred to go incognito in
public, wearing baggy pants and
sunglasses in an effort to avoid
students.
Concealing one's identity
in a formal manner
fashionably
deliberately
What does the word loquacious mean in the sentence below?
The teacher changed the seating chart
to separate the loquacious students
because they wouldn’t stop talking to
each other.
humorous
below average
talkative
questioning
What does the word superciliously mean in the sentence below?
When a freshmen asked to sit at a
senior table, the seniors laughed, rolled
their eyes, and superciliously retorted,
“You can’t sit with us!”
calmly and classily
in a sarcastic tone
in a superior, arrogant manner
properly
What does the word cacophony mean in the sentence below?
The neighbors complained about the
cacophony that erupted during the
band’s very first practice in the garage.
unpleasant loud sounds
celebration
harmonious music
group
What does the word dwindling mean in line 18?
then gathers up her dwindling winds,
Lessening
soaking
straying
troubling
What does the word futile mean in paragraph 8?
After they hung up, Elena flopped onto her bed to return to her homework assignment, but concentrating on her work proved futile; she was bursting with the news that her brother had entrusted to her
Useless
Effortless
Boring
Troubling
What does the word disheveled mean in the sentence below?
Her disheveled hair and pajamas
showed that she had just rolled out of
bed.
unprofessional
untidy
clean
original
What does the word vivacious mean in the sentence below?
Our vivacious teacher was even more
energetic after consuming multiple cups
of coffee.
healthy
lively
calm
optimistic
What does the word gregarious mean in the sentence below?
Extroverts are gregarious and
interactive, while introverts prefer
solitude over social situations.
disruptive
social
opinionated
independent
What does the word divert mean in the sentence below?
She provided some comic relief with her
joke, which managed to temporarily
divert everyone’s attention from the
issue.
decrease
direct
calm
turn away
What does the word intangible mean in the sentence below?
On Valentine’s Day, many couples try to
express the intangible idea of love by
giving each other physical, materialistic
gifts like chocolate or teddy bears.
unrealistic
permanent and true
unable to be physically touched
inanimate
Read this dictionary entry, then determine which definition is used in each of the
sentences below.
Bedroom is an example of a compound word.
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Read this dictionary entry.
Which definition is used in each of the sentences below?
Which properties help a piece of wood float on water?
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
What does the word denounced mean in the sentence below?
The investigative journalist denounced
the mayor for smuggling city money and
lying to taxpayers.
forgave
spoke to
openly criticized
arrested
What does the word tactile mean in the sentence below?
Students who are tactile learners enjoy
hands-on activities, such as
experiments or simulations.
advanced and skilled
relating to the sense of touch
visual
reluctant and uninterested
What does the word antipathy mean in the sentence below?
Some people harbor long-lasting
antipathy when their preferred
presidential candidate is not elected,
while others accept the new president
and hope for unity.
regret and shame
ignorance
a strong feeling of dislike
respect
What does the word enumerating mean in the sentence below?
After enumerating all of the flaws in her
opponent’s argument, the debater
specifically attacked each flawed
segment.
acting out
naming one by one
criticizing
agreeing with
What does the word misconstrued mean in the sentence below?
The boy misconstrued the girl’s friendly
and social manner, so he was
disappointed and confused when she
denied his invitation to dinner and a
movie.
benefited from
ignored
appreciated
interpreted wrongly
What clue in the sentence can help you determine the meaning of the
underlined word?
Grayson was in a jovial mood this morning, smiling and waving to everyone
as he walked to class.
this morning
to class
as he walked
smiling and waving
