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Context Clues #1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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___________.

a)

open

b)

close

c)

door

2.

We saw a new movie at the theater today. When it ended, everyone clapped and cheered. It was ________.

a)

gloomy

b)

terrified

c)

terrific

3.

His careless attitude toward studying explains the reason why his grades are low.

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word.

a)

to work hard at something

b)

a way of thinking or feeling about something

c)

to run quickly

4.

The room was _______ when Sam trudged in. He turned on the light. Now he could see better!

The word that fits best is________.

a)

dark

b)

sunny

c)

messy

5.

Jerry is a ______runner. He wins a trophy at every track meet. No one can beat him!

The word that fits best is _______.

a)

slow

b)

fast

c)

bad

6.

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 ________.

a)

zoo

b)

mall

c)

park

7.

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 ________.

a)

hands

b)

snow

c)

thunder

8.

The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond.

What is the meaning of gnawed?

a)

chewed

b)

sat

c)

pushed

9.

The late students had a plethora of excuses.

What is the meaning of plethora?

a)

shortages

b)

none

c)

excessive number

10.

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 _______.

a)

school

b)

dinner

c)

bed

11.

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

What is the meaning of aroma?

a)

smell

b)

color

c)

wealth

12.

When Jason didn't understand the instructions, he asked Mrs. Fields to clarify them.

What is the meaning of clarify?

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

13.

The fridge water made Angie's teeth chatter.

What is the meaning of chatter?

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

warm

14.

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 _______.

a)

missing

b)

brown

c)

funny

15.

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 ________.

a)

winter

b)

summer

c)

fall

16.

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 _____.

a)

cake

b)

food

c)

book

17.

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?

a)

rabbit

b)

skunk

c)

bird

18.

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?

a)

Liz

b)

Max

c)

Joe

19.

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 ________.

a)

leaf

b)

nail

c)

coin

20.

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?

a)

firefighter

b)

doctor

c)

cook

21.

The tragic ending of the story made the student cry.

What is the meaning of tragic?

a)

sad

b)

impossible

c)

dumb

22.

The children pleaded with their mother for an ice cream cone.

What is the meaning of pleaded?

a)

called

b)

begged

c)

looked

23.

We got out our umbrellas as it began to sprinkle.

What is the meaning of sprinkle?

a)

get windy

b)

get dark

c)

rain lightly

24.

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?

a)

soccer

b)

basketball

c)

tennis

25.

The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargain?

What is the meaning of bargain?

a)

good price

b)

car for kids

c)

expensive deal