WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The teacher insinuates that the test will be the hardest one the class has ever taken. “You should be studying every night for as long as possible,” she tells her students.
What does insinuates mean?
a)
A. Strongly suggest
b)
B. Has a logical consequence
c)
C. State indirectly
d)
D. Challenges
2.
The suspect was being detained by the police officers for withholding information about the crime he was being charged for.
What does detained mean?
a)
A. Prepared
b)
B. Enlightened
c)
C. Confused
d)
D. Explicate
3.
Archaeologists have unearthed many ancient Egyptian tombs. Once found, the scientists carefully studied the findings back at their labs.
What does unearthed mean?
a)
A. Revealed
b)
B. Suppressed
c)
C. Covered
d)
D. Mummies
4.
The boy tended to lose focus easily when it came to homework and school. He had the opposite effect when he was able to play sports or go to football practice.
What does tended mean?
a)
A. Typically
b)
B. Abandon
c)
C. Gravitated
d)
D. Neglected
5.
A positive perspective and outlook on things can make a person thrive. Many doctors will agree that mental health can be directly related to a person’s well-being.
What does thrive mean?
a)
A. Shrink
b)
B. Recede
c)
C. Flourish
d)
D. Energy
6.
The race car driver knew that it was vital to his career to win the trophy for the championship. Fans and endorsements were an integral part of driving success in his profession.
What does vital mean?
a)
A. Voluntary
b)
B. Optional
c)
C. Extra
d)
D. Critical
7.
The teacher stood in front of the classroom and held three papers without names on them. “Let me reiterate the importance of your John Hancock being on your assignment. Without your signature, I can not give you a grade,” she stated.
What does reiterate mean?
a)
A. Emphasize
b)
B. Said
c)
C. Mumbled
d)
D. Shouted
8.
The student read the excerpt over for the third time. Staring blankly at the ceiling, she decided to read again, but she would read slowly this time. The selection went along with a comprehensive assignment and was due for homework.
What does selection mean?
a)
A. The act or instance of selecting
b)
B. Homework
c)
C. A passage or paragraph
d)
D. A book
9.
The cat was clearly the culprit for bringing rodents, worms, and other insects inside the house. The owner was annoyed that the vermin had been dropped inside her home.
What does culprit mean?
a)
A. A hunter
b)
B. Someone guilty of an offense
c)
C. A four legged creature
d)
D. Wrong-doing
10.
Have you ever noticed that a TV show tends to create anxiety for the audience before cutting to a commercial break? I can’t stand when a season ends with a cliffhanger, and I have to wait months to find out what happens next.
What does anxiety mean?
a)
A. Actors
b)
B. Uncertainty.
c)
C. Peace
d)
D. Composure
11.
He initially went to school to become an ER doctor. After completing some labs and rounds at the hospital, he realized that becoming a dentist would be better suited for him.
What does initially mean?
a)
A. To start with
b)
B. An initial of a word
c)
C. Finally
d)
D. Lastly
12.
A big part of a politician’s campaign is reliant on the contributions of his or her supporters. The politician uses the money while traveling around the country to talk to others about his or her viewpoints.
What does contributions mean?
a)
A. To keep
b)
B. To retain
c)
C. To give
d)
D. To save
13.
My driveway was completely covered in several feet of snow. I had been shoveling for hours and still didn’t have a path big enough to move my car. When I could no longer feel my fingers, I decided it was time to go inside and thaw out.
What does thaw mean?
a)
A. To shovel the driveway
b)
B. To work hard at something
c)
C. To change from a state of matter
d)
D. To dissolve in the sun
14.
The campus was closed for the holiday. A note on the door stated that classes would resume normal hours the following week.
What does resume mean?
a)
A. Break
b)
B. Continue
c)
C. Terminate
d)
D. Finish up
15.
“The omission of paying a parking ticket may result in a bigger fine,” the police officer explained to the lady. “I would advise you to go to your local courthouse next week to settle the violation.”
What does omission mean?
a)
A. Acceptance
b)
B. Duty
c)
C. Exclusions
d)
D. Absence
16.
“Measure twice and cut once,” the carpenter repeated to himself as he made a precise cut in the board. The board would support the second story of the home he was building.
What does precise mean?
a)
A. Profound
b)
B. Definite
c)
C. Deep
d)
D. Hefty
17.
I tend to feel overwhelmed when I begin a big project. To avoid this from happening, I decided to make a list of each of the steps that would be needed to finish my plan. I would execute each of the items on the list one by one until I was done.
What does overwhelmed mean?
a)
A. Eager
b)
B. Distressed
c)
C. Concerned
d)
D. Tired
18.
The family’s good fortune did not stop them from being upstanding citizens. They still donated food to the needy and volunteered to help others whenever possible.
What does fortune mean?
a)
A. Poverty
b)
B. Luck
c)
C. Debt
d)
D. Money
19.
Escaping the compound would be a challenging task. We devised a plan to distract the guards so that the others could exit a back door.
What does compound mean?
a)
A. Component
b)
B. Dwelling
c)
C. To build
d)
D. Igloo
20.
Baring his teeth, the wolf growled at his quivering prey. The animal had not eaten in several days and was anticipating his next meal.
What does baring mean?
a)
A. Revealing
b)
B. Covering
c)
C. Brushing
d)
D. Concealing
21.
Only elite members could attend the dinner being served at the university. These students worked harder than others and would be recognized for their performance at the event.
What does elite mean?
a)
A. Exclusive
b)
B. Common
c)
C. Inferior
d)
D. Mad
22.
Many fast-food restaurants decide to franchise when they find financial success after opening a few stores.
What does franchise mean?
a)
A. License
b)
B. Expand branding
c)
C. Close down
d)
D. Success
23.
The athlete had been training for months on similar terrain but still found the obstacle course treacherous. He never remembered being so excited to see a finish line than at this particular race.
What does treacherous mean?
a)
A. Straightforward
b)
B. Stable
c)
C. Long
d)
D. Tricky
24.
The sailor tried to turn the tiller in the direction of the storm. He was navigating the boat through some choppy waters, and his main concern was his passengers’ safety.
What does navigating mean?
a)
A. Cruise
b)
B. Voyage
c)
C. Hard
d)
D. Direct
25.
The accommodations at the hotel were far below her expectations. She knew that the building was older, but the foul odor coming from the bathroom facilities was unacceptable to the guest.
What do accommodations mean?
a)
A. Lodging
b)
B. Sleep
c)
C. Bummed
d)
D. Place of business
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