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Context clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dog gnawed on the bone before digging it.

The word gnawed means:

a)

painted

b)

chewed

c)

cut

d)

write

2.

The delightful aroma of food made me hungry.

The word aroma means:

a)

smell

b)

perfume

c)

nose

d)

pizza

3.

She was always late with a plethora of excuses.

The word plethora means:

a)

lies

b)

little

c)

a lot

d)

big

4.

Caroline didn't understand so she asked the teacher to clarify.

The word clarify means:

a)

explain

b)

answer

c)

ask

d)

read

5.

The mood was somber at the funeral.

The word somber means:

a)

hungry

b)

happy

c)

serious

d)

sleepy

6.

The frigid water made Eyden shiver.

The word frigid means:

a)

clean

b)

hot

c)

dirty

d)

cold

7.

When she received her present, Daneyri had a big grin on her face.

The word grin means:

a)

eye

b)

glass

c)

smile

d)

gift

8.

They found an ancient crypt with a mummy inside.

The word ancient means:

a)

scary

b)

old

c)

happy

d)

new

9.

Camille took Neyshka's shoes. Neyshka was exasperated with Camille.

The word exasperated means:

a)

angry

b)

sad

c)

happy

d)

confused

10.

He spent a substantial amount of money. Now he is poor.

The word substantial means:

a)

bank

b)

small

c)

great

d)

long