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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

walked

b)

ran

c)

sweated

d)

hiked

2.

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

a)

happily

b)

dangerously

c)

gracefully

d)

hopefully

3.

We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage.

a)

buildings

b)

trees

c)

mountains

d)

leaves

4.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

a)

serious

b)

fearful

c)

social

d)

lively

5.

The impudent boy was assigned a detention for his inappropriate behavior that occurred during the guest speaker's presentation.

a)

silly

b)

young

c)

rude

d)

unhappy

6.

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

a)

fun

b)

cloudy

c)

gloomy

d)

busy

7.

Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.

a)

lying

b)

crying

c)

being late

d)

talking

8.

Super Smart Sam's inability to understand the math problem had a dilatory effect on his homework completion.

a)

happy

b)

hurrying

c)

delaying

d)

funny

9.

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

a)

upcoming

b)

uncertain

c)

current

d)

favorable

10.

Dorothy was warned that the Wicked Witch of the West was a malevolent lady, and she should avoid her at all cost.

a)

strange

b)

evil

c)

angry

d)

unfirendly