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A Telephone-Mix Up Context Clues

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rosa's family celebrated a decade of living together.

What is the best definition of decade?

a)

10 years

b)

several years

c)

a long time

d)

years

2.

Two police officers were directing traffic.

Which is the best definition for directing?

a)

shouting

b)

be in control

c)

be in charge of

d)

Instructing

3.

I think the Golden Gate bridge is an amazing example of engineering.

What is the best definition of engineering?

a)

Designing

b)

Constructing

c)

Manufacturing

d)

building

4.

The gleaming sun warmed the swimmers at the park.

What is the best definition of gleaming?

a)

Dull

b)

Shining

c)

Sparkling

d)

Flickering

5.

They used binoculars as they scouted the best place to find birds.

What is the best definition of scouted?

a)

Observed

b)

Investigated

c)

searched

d)

Examined

6.

The kitten wriggled and squirmed in the girl's arms.

What is the best definition of squirmed?

a)

Wiggled

b)

Slipped

c)

Crawled

d)

Shook

7.

In the early 1900s, the telephone was considered new technology.

What is the best definition of technology?

a)

A machine that helps to make life easier.

b)

A system of tools and techniques used to solve problems

c)

A set of skills used to create products or services

d)

A form of communication between people and machines

8.

Mrs. Lan likes tinkering with broken bikes.

What is the best definition of tinkering?

a)

Assembling

b)

Disassembling

c)

Fixing

d)

Customizing