WorksheetsContext Clues #1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
We arrived at the store too early. It did not _____ until 10 o'clock, so we waited outside in the car.
The word that fits best is___________.
open
close
door
We saw a new movie at the theater today. When it ended, everyone clapped and cheered. It was ________.
gloomy
terrified
terrific
His careless attitude toward studying explains the reason why his grades are low.
Select the correct meaning of the underlined word.
to work hard at something
a way of thinking or feeling about something
to run quickly
The room was _______ when Sam trudged in. He turned on the light. Now he could see better!
The word that fits best is________.
dark
sunny
messy
Jerry is a ______runner. He wins a trophy at every track meet. No one can beat him!
The word that fits best is _______.
slow
fast
bad
Mia went to the ______ last weekend. She spotted lots of animals in cages. She enjoyed watching the gorillas and the lions performed.
The words that fits best is ________.
zoo
mall
park
The storm was coming toward our backyard. We peered at a flash of lightning in the sky. The we heard a loud clap of ________.
The word that fits best is ________.
hands
snow
thunder
The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond.
What is the meaning of gnawed?
chewed
sat
pushed
The late students had a plethora of excuses.
What is the meaning of plethora?
shortages
none
excessive number
Emma washed her face. She put on her pajamas. Then she said good night to her mom and dad. Emma was ready for ______.
The word that fits best is _______.
school
dinner
bed
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
What is the meaning of aroma?
smell
color
wealth
When Jason didn't understand the instructions, he asked Mrs. Fields to clarify them.
What is the meaning of clarify?
remove
call
explain
The fridge water made Angie's teeth chatter.
What is the meaning of chatter?
cold
clean
warm
Ted thought his cat was _______. He could not find it anywhere! Ted looked all over the house. Then he found his cat up in a tree.
The word that fits best is _______.
missing
brown
funny
Carol loved the _______. She could play outside all day. The weather was so warm she could even go swimming.
The word that fits best is ________.
winter
summer
fall
It was Clay's birthday. He had a party. His friends sang and cheered as he vblew out the candles on his ________.
The word that fits best _____.
cake
food
book
The small animal hopped along the trail. It heard a sound with its long ears. It hopped to its home to eat a delicious carrot.
What kind of animal is this?
rabbit
skunk
bird
Joe, Liz, and Max played a game. When it was over, Joe leaped for joy. Liz and Max were feeling blue.
Who won the game?
Liz
Max
Joe
Kris rode her bike to school. She hit a _____ and got a flat tire. She had to push her bike the rest of the way.
The word that fits best is ________.
leaf
nail
coin
Mr. Rich has a job helping people. They come to him when they are not feeling well. Mr. Rich helps them. He gives them medicine.
Who is Mr. Rich?
firefighter
doctor
cook
The tragic ending of the story made the student cry.
What is the meaning of tragic?
sad
impossible
dumb
The children pleaded with their mother for an ice cream cone.
What is the meaning of pleaded?
called
begged
looked
We got out our umbrellas as it began to sprinkle.
What is the meaning of sprinkle?
get windy
get dark
rain lightly
Kris bounces a ball up and down the court. She shoots it toward the hoop and makes it. Her team scores two points!
What sport is Kris playing?
soccer
basketball
tennis
The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargain?
What is the meaning of bargain?
good price
car for kids
expensive deal
