WorksheetsVocabulary using context clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TV's and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. the internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous,
it is fuzzy and will bite you
it is everywhere
it costs too much money
it causes rashes
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! in the above context, what does rash mean?
an itchy, skin condition
funny
trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
with little thought or consideration
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does esteemed mean?
held over boiling water
very old
unable to chew gum
greatly admired
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of incentive?
a reason to do something
a small amount of money
a tax
a good job
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920. What is suffrage?
something that causes pain
an early flag
skirts that did not cover ankles
the right to vote
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to
change the direction to
look for really high waves
jump into a dry river
look through a telescope
A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops, What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman
is selfish
has no name
cares for only certain people
cares more about others than herself
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth's crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation's known coal reserves. What does vast mean?
a large amount
not enough
dangerous
having no known use
Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as transient you are saying that
it lasts a long time
it is quite harmful
it helps you win
it doesn't last long
The teacher anticipated the first day of school with much longing. What does anticipated mean?
looked forward to
dreaded
regretted
had an idea
The girl's hypothesis was that someone was watching her, but she couldn't prove it yet. What does hypothesis mean?
conclusion
mystery
working theory
dream
The striations in the rock showed that water used to flow along the channels in the rock. What does striations mean?
channels
circles
holes
puddles
The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor and broke into a thousand pieces. What does shattered mean?
bounced
made a loud noise
break into pieces
ripped
She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late. What does invariably mean?
hated
happily
purposefully
always
The mother bathed the baby in tepid water so she would not burn her. What does tepid mean?
hot
tepid
cold
muddy
The car collector bought the vintage Ford Mustang. What does vintage mean?
rose colored
broken down
classic
super nice
The policeman arrested the speeder for flagrantly disobeying the speed limit. What does flagrantly mean?
joyfully
obviously
cautiously
sadly
The city council concurred with the excellent recommendation of the library committee. What does concurred mean?
agreed
rejected
argued
stopped
A man of few words, he is known for his brevity. What does brevity mean?
laughter
briefness
skills
athleticism
The slovenly boy never cleaned his room or washed his hands. What does slovenly mean?
tired
sloppy
careful
clumsy
