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Context Clues

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.

What is the meaning of the word commenced?

a)

began

b)

ended

c)

sports

2.

Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.

What does the word swift mean?

a)

cold

b)

trickling

c)

fast

3.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

4.

Few were impressed by Kirstin's presentation, "How to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time," even though Krisitn was able to simultaneously walk and chew gum.

a)

at the same time

b)

in the same location

c)

within the same group

d)

through the tulgey wood

5.

Just after we set up for our picnic, we were filled with dismay when we heard the rumble of thunder.

a)

food

b)

worry

c)

boredom

d)

delight

6.

After hours of thunder and lightning, the storm finally ceased.

a)

stopped

b)

began

c)

worsened

d)

continued

7.

The murmur of the stream could barely be heard.

a)

loud sound

b)

soft sound

c)

talking

8.

The girls adorned their hair with flowers and ribbons.

a)

decorated

b)

cut

c)

brushed

9.

We could hear the shouts and laughter of the children playing a boisterous game on the playground.


What does boisterous mean?

a)

noisy and wild

b)

boring

c)

quiet

10.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

walked

b)

ran

c)

sweated

d)

hiked

11.

The propitious weather report encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

a)

upcoming

b)

uncertain

c)

current

d)

favorable

12.

No one likes it when George gasconades about all of his touchdowns throughout the season.

a)

cries

b)

complains

c)

brags

d)

worries