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Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

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What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

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Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

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Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

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Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

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We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

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Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

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An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?

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Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

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Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

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The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?

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"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

hope you enjoy your reward

ignored the peasant's words

Thank you again

good-bye

12.

I looked at the bottom of the tin. The price was $2.98. This presented a slight problem. You see, Mom had bought Harry and Marshall a potted plant to apologize for my bike tracks in their new driveway. She and Dad were withholding my allowance until the plant was paid for. I knew that there was no point in asking them for the money.
What is the meaning of the word withholding ?

Increasing in amount

Punishing harshly

Refusing to give

Using as one's property

13.

"Brody, I gave you a map so you could teach your team how to navigate around the ship," the captain said. "If you had followed orders, you would have had no problem responding quickly.
Which words help the reader know what the word navigate means?

to participate in

around the ship

had no problem

teach your team

14.

At last, the weary carver puts down his tools. He is ready for a crane to lift the new pole. He thinks back to the stories his grandfather told him of the first pole raising. The workers groans rippled like a chorus of bears; sweat beaded on their backs.
What does the word weary mean in the above text?

amused

confused

worried

tired

15.

Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?

Lacking tourist attractions

Far from populated areas

Difficult to see from a distance

Familiar to a particular group of people

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The wood frog's ability to freeze its body is vital to its survival. The wood frog can live in extreme climates from the Appalachian Mountains, across much of Canada, and into Alaska.
What is the meaning of the word vital?

Fortunate

Common

Necessary

Permanent

17.

LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

detailed and challenging

larger and easier

is understandable

different-shaped

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Amazingly, Great Basin Bristlecone seem to thrive in the gravelly soil of the White Mountains. The ground contains little water, and the area is often battered by strong winds. Such conditions can damage and even kill other types of trees and plants, but the bristlecons grow well in this environment.
Which words from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of thrive?

contains little water

can damage

battered by strong winds

grow well

19.

"Which trousers? What shirt? Which socks, what shoes?" Bartholomew just wasn't able to choose. Completely confounded , he'd settle once more on what he had chosen the morning before. He'd go down to the breakfast( a little bit smelly), and try to decide what to put in his belly. Two fried eggs and bacon? Some cinnamon bread? He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead.
Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means?

Bartholomew just wan't able to choose

He'd go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly)

He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead

20.

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.

Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?

Family

Useful

Dangerous

Secret

21.

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to

spread.

What does “inhibit” mean?

live in a certain place

block or slow down

itch or burn

help to do something important

22.

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 sounds like a train

it is quite harmful

it helps you win

it doesn't last long

23.

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

musical instrument

choice of music

discovery

disagreement

24.

When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse.

“It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.

Which would be the antonym of “disperse”?

come together

smile

fly like a bird

sing

25.

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly

distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

needing a bath

dishonest

clearly different

about the same age

26.

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so

everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”

The word “extensive” means __________.

costing a lot of money

large amount

having no color

not enough

27.

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble.

Will anyone believe him again?

A fabrication is __________.

made of cloth

full of long words

funny

fake

28.

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.

When something is authentic, it’s __________.

genuine or real

carefully written

full of tasty worms

very old

29.

Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It’s really quite a trivial matter.”

What does “trivial” mean?

strange

unimportant

disgusting

dangerous

30.

Which strategy would be used in this sentence:

"Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction."

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Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

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