WorksheetsContext Clues Practice
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 33mins
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?
Bottom
Top
Middle
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?
walk
run
swim
Joe vaulted, or jumped, over the fence when he saw the dog chasing him.
What does the word vaulted mean in the sentence above?
hid
screamed
jumped
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 drink
food
a napkin
salt and pepper
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?
outlaw
exchange
submit
reinstate
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?
broke
rested
tickled
avoided
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?
show
lose
eat
trade
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street to avoid getting hit by vehicles.
What does the word pedestrians mean in this sentence?
people who walk
people who eat food
people who paint
people who trade clothes
The frigid water made Elizabeth's teeth chatter as she ran towards the warm fire.
What does the word frigid mean in this sentence?
cold
clean
hot
green
They composed a letter to the governor asking for more soldiers in the fort.
What does the word composed mean in this sentence?
wrote
sang
bought
wanted
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?
begged
walked
called
looked
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?
survived
closed
wanted
missed
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.
mean or unkind
to run quickly
the area around fingernails
sudden, without any preparation
Many of the parents in the bleachers began to jeer the referee because they didn't agree with his call.
to yell at or speak at rudely
to avoid
lively
to associate closely, as in friendship
The mouse skittered along the wall and disappeared.
sudden, without any prepartion
to run quickly
to associate closely, as in friendship
strange or amazing
The two major roads converge near the middle of town.
mean or unkind
anger
to avoid
to meet or come together
"When Bryce and I played on the same team, we were allies. Now, we are bitter rivals," explained Christopher.
clear and understandable
to meet or come together
to associate closely, as in friendship
mean or unkind
Carla is the perfect cheerleader because she has such a vibrant personality. She is always cheerful and energetic.
anger
lively
to meet or come together
to avoid
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?
pick up
jump over
step on
throw down
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?
sweet
playful
fun to be around
very mean
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?
hide
take
eat
tease
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
lose
play
beat
give
