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Context Clues

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes can be very helpful in solving crimes.

a)

Man

b)

Pilot

c)

Detective

d)

Senior Citizen

2.

The altruistic rescuer put his life on hold to help the typhoon victims.

a)

Selfish

b)

Greedy

c)

Coldhearted

d)

Unselfish

3.

I had to stop and think about the unfathomable quote of the day.

a)

Clear

b)

Easy

c)

Simple

d)

Deep or profound

4.

Grandmother was punctilious; she wants her grandchildren to follow good manners. Something she had learned from her own strict mother like herself.

a)

Careless

b)

Weak

c)

Strict in observing good manners

d)

Bad-mannered

5.

The criminal glanced furtively at the police officer to make sure he had not been seen.

a)

Slowly

b)

Openly

c)

Angrily

d)

Quickly and secretly

6.

She took an elixir to help her feel better.

a)

Water

b)

Medicine

c)

Bedtime

d)

Sandwich

7.

Vicissitudes have helped change her life forever.

a)

Vacations

b)

Pandemic

c)

Families

d)

Bad experiences

8.

The lawyer had tangible pieces of evidence such as a hammer and keys to show that the person stole the car.

a)

False

b)

Real or visible

c)

Many

d)

Imaginary

9.

Marjoram like lavender can be very soothing and relaxing.

a)

Aromatic herb

b)

Candle

c)

Flower

d)

Perfume

10.

An edifice can take years to build.

a)

Coal mine

b)

Steel

c)

House

d)

Large building

11.

The dark clouds were a caveat of the coming storm. The town tornado alarm sounded soon after and gave us enough notice to seek shelter.

a)

Warning

b)

Keep

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Celebration

12.

Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects like brick walls and wooden doors.

a)

Thin

b)

Clear

c)

Transparent

d)

Thick

13.

Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests.

a)

Prisons

b)

Small areas

c)

Communities

d)

Catastrophe

14.

The army attempted to thwart the enemy with a new plan of attack. Before the enemy realized what was happening, their forces became confused and frustrated. The army won the battle and stopped the enemy's advantage.

a)

Sanction

b)

Permit

c)

Allow

d)

Hinder

15.

The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as broken bones every day.

a)

Plans

b)

Headaches

c)

Goals

d)

Injury