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WorksheetsContext Clues Quiz Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is the meaning of vague, as used in the text below?
Mike’s answers to the detective’s questions were vague . When the detective asked Mike what the thief was wearing, Mike said he only remembered noticing a baseball cap, but he couldn’t even recall the color of the cap.
unclear, not definite
remembered
specific
silly
What is the meaning of furtively, as used in the text below?
Kelly inched closer and closer to the door when nobody was watching. She needed to furtively slip out of the room and call the police.
excitedly
loudly
secretly
foolishly
Which TYPE of context clue is used in the example below.
Megan decided to go for a stroll . It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.
(a)
What is the meaning of candid?
I can always count on Tim to be candid with me. He tells me the truth, even if he knows it’s something I might not want to hear.
jealous
truthful
angry
awkward
The teacher decided to initiate a new behavior program with her students after she found destroyed crayons in the classroom.
destroy
draw
forgive
start
What is the meaning of wee?
Joe begged his mom to let him stay up a wee bit later only a few minutes.
little
stop
minutes
begged
What is the meaning of pensive?
A week ago, when the family boarded the airplane to go on vacation, they were feeling very excited! As they boarded the plane to return home, however, they were much more pensive.
thoughtful
sad
joyful
boldly
What is the meaning of frugal?
My dad is very frugal . We rarely eat at restaurants because he says it is silly to spend the extra money when we can eat at home.
silly
economical (saving money)
aggressive
judgemental
Which type of context clue is given below?
Ali was hoping to be the hero in the school play, but instead she was chosen to be the villain.
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Example
Inference
Which type of context clue is given below?
A quatrain is a poem with four lines, and usually the alternating lines rhyme.
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Example
Inference
Which type of context clue is given below?
Her eyes are the hue of milk chocolate.
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Example
Inference
Which type of context clue is given below?
Please bring some utensils for the picnic. You’ll need a knife, fork, and spoon.
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Example
Inference
What is the meaning of intriguing?
That movie looks intriguing to me. I want to see it!
interesting
ugly
boring
funny
What does indecisive mean?
I am very indecisive when it comes to shopping for clothes. My mom hates it when I keep returning to the dressing room to try on the same clothes over and over.
not wanting to waste money
quick to make a decision
not caring what decision is made
angry about what clothes were picked
What does detestable mean?
In my opinion, Bailey's actions were detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully.
funny
serious
helpful
horrible
