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Context Clues 2

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The bird dove under the water, and came up a minute later with a fish in its mouth.

Definition of dove:

a)

gently enter water

b)

to plunge head first into water

c)

flew fast over the water

2.

Careful navigation through the mountainous terrain allowed the hikers to get to the summit in a record time.

Definition of navigation:

a)

thinking about something

b)

the act of setting a course for a trip

c)

taking photos

3.

Expansion of the outer fence meant that more of the protected swamp would be protected from trespassers.

Definition of Expansion:

a)

something made larger

b)

something made smaller

c)

something purchased by someone else

4.

In order to establish an environment of trust in our classroom, we need to show respect to each other.

Definition of environment:

a)

the things and conditions that are all around me

b)

a place for storing things

c)

where you can hide things

5.

Due to the huge demand, tickets will be allocated using a lottery system.

Definition of allocated:

a)

destroyed

b)

assigned or set aside

c)

given away for free

6.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

shocked

b)

not surprised

c)

bored

d)

interested

7.

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

vote

b)

understand

c)

approve

d)

discuss

8.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

frozen

b)

sweet

c)

colorful

d)

healthy

9.

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

a)

eager

b)

unwilling

c)

fearful

d)

afraid

10.

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

calm

c)

shouting

d)

quiet

11.

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me with I had earplugs.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

definition

c)

example

d)

inference

12.

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

inference

c)

definition

d)

synonym

13.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

example

c)

inference

d)

definition

14.

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

a)

example

b)

antonym

c)

definition

d)

synonym

15.

Context Clues:

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

16.

My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.


Whatd does the underlined word mean?

a)

untidy

b)

smooth

c)

very clean

17.

The director felt remorse, or shame, for hiring some incompetent employees.

What other words from the sentence that give synonyms to the underlined word?

a)

director

b)

shame

c)

hiring

d)

incompetent

18.

The voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet.

Define voracious.

a)

funny

b)

satisfied

c)

starving

d)

sleepy

19.

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?”

a)

Angrily

b)

Calmly

c)

Skeptically

d)

Boldly

20.

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.​

a)

Concealing one's identity

b)

in a formal manner

c)

fashionably

d)

deliberately

21.

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.

a)

humorous

b)

below average

c)

talkative

d)

questioning

22.

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.

a)

unpleasant loud sounds

b)

celebration

c)

harmonious music

d)

group