WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 37mins
The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.
What is the meaning of the word commenced?
began
ended
sports
Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.
What does the word swift mean?
cold
trickling
fast
Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.
rude
crazy
tired
outgrabe
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.
at the same time
in the same location
within the same group
through the tulgey wood
Just after we set up for our picnic, we were filled with dismay when we heard the rumble of thunder.
food
worry
boredom
delight
After hours of thunder and lightning, the storm finally ceased.
stopped
began
worsened
continued
The murmur of the stream could barely be heard.
loud sound
soft sound
talking
The girls adorned their hair with flowers and ribbons.
decorated
cut
brushed
We could hear the shouts and laughter of the children playing a boisterous game on the playground.
What does boisterous mean?
noisy and wild
boring
quiet
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
walked
ran
sweated
hiked
The propitious weather report encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.
upcoming
uncertain
current
favorable
No one likes it when George gasconades about all of his touchdowns throughout the season.
cries
complains
brags
worries
