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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
"Can you locate the state of Georgia?" my teacher asked pointing to the map. The word locate means...
a)
find
b)
destroy
c)
understand 
2.
"That roller coaster was a thrill!" Chris shouted with a grin on his face. The word thrill means...
a)
exciting 
b)
sad
c)
annoying
3.
The bookshelf was sturdy enough to hold Nathan's books without falling apart. The word sturdy means...
a)
Tall 
b)
Strong 
c)
Big 
4.

The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.


What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?

a)

Bottom

b)

Top

c)

Middle

5.

Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.


What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?

a)

walk

b)

run

c)

swim

6.

Joe vaulted, or jumped, over the fence when he saw the dog chasing him.


What does the word vaulted mean in the sentence above?

a)

hid

b)

screamed

c)

jumped

7.

Sarah spilled her beverage all over the floor of the restaurant, causing Olivia to slip.


What does the word beverage mean in this sentence?

a)

a drink

b)

food

c)

a napkin

d)

salt and pepper

8.

President Abraham Lincoln helped to abolish slavery in the United States after the Civil War ended.


What does the word abolish mean in this sentence?

a)

outlaw

b)

exchange

c)

submit

d)

reinstate

9.

When I fell off of the trampoline, I fractured my arm and had to wear a cast.


What does the word fractured mean in this sentence?

a)

broke

b)

rested

c)

tickled

d)

avoided

10.

The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent's Night at school so that all of the parents could see them.


What does the word exhibit mean in this sentence?

a)

show

b)

lose

c)

eat

d)

trade

11.

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street to avoid getting hit by vehicles.


What does the word pedestrians mean in this sentence?

a)

people who walk

b)

people who eat food

c)

people who paint

d)

people who trade clothes

12.

The frigid water made Elizabeth's teeth chatter as she ran towards the warm fire.


What does the word frigid mean in this sentence?

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

hot

d)

green

13.

They composed a letter to the governor asking for more soldiers in the fort.


What does the word composed mean in this sentence?

a)

wrote

b)

sang

c)

bought

d)

wanted

14.

The children pleaded with their mother to get them an ice cream cone, which they rarely got to enjoy.


What does the word pleaded mean in this sentence?

a)

begged

b)

walked

c)

called

d)

looked

15.

The pioneers who had endured the long winter were very happy with the warmth of spring.


What does the word endured mean in this sentence?

a)

survived

b)

closed

c)

wanted

d)

missed

16.

Mrs. Stevens made an impromtu decision. "Since the weather is so beautiful, we are going to take our books outside and read today," she told her students.

a)

mean or unkind

b)

to run quickly

c)

the area around fingernails

d)

sudden, without any preparation

17.

Many of the parents in the bleachers began to jeer the referee because they didn't agree with his call.

a)

to yell at or speak at rudely

b)

to avoid

c)

lively

d)

to associate closely, as in friendship

18.

The mouse skittered along the wall and disappeared.

a)

sudden, without any prepartion

b)

to run quickly

c)

to associate closely, as in friendship

d)

strange or amazing

19.

The two major roads converge near the middle of town.

a)

mean or unkind

b)

anger

c)

to avoid

d)

to meet or come together

20.

"When Bryce and I played on the same team, we were allies. Now, we are bitter rivals," explained Christopher.

a)

clear and understandable

b)

to meet or come together

c)

to associate closely, as in friendship

d)

mean or unkind

21.

Carla is the perfect cheerleader because she has such a vibrant personality. She is always cheerful and energetic.

a)

anger

b)

lively

c)

to meet or come together

d)

to avoid

22.

There are small yellow flowers growing in the field by the school. Please be careful not to trample the flowers as you walk across the field. Watch each step you take so the school can keep these pretty flowers safe.


What does the word trample mean in this paragraph?

a)

pick up

b)

jump over

c)

step on

d)

throw down

23.

We are always very careful around Mr. Sutton's dog Buster. The neighbors say the dog is vicious. Buster runs to the fence and barks at us, so we are a little scared of him.


Based on the context clues in the paragraph, what is the meaning of vicious?

a)

sweet

b)

playful

c)

fun to be around

d)

very mean

24.

Amber took a cookie away from her little sister. She tried to conceal the cookie by putting it in her pocket. She did not want her mom to see it.


What is the meaning of the word conceal?

a)

hide

b)

take

c)

eat

d)

tease

25.

Monica always loses when she plays checkers with her older brother Greg. Today, she hopes to finally defeat him. Monica believes that she can finally win.


The word defeat most likely means

a)

lose

b)

play

c)

beat

d)

give