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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Omar couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by fog ”

What does the word shrouded mean?

a)

covered

b)

ruined

c)

bounced

d)

invisible

2.

Omar couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by fog ”

What context clues help the reader understand the word shrouded ?

a)

couldn't see, fog

b)

school, Omar

c)

building

d)

it was, see

3.

Jocelynn was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"


The word that best defines adamant is-

a)

happy

b)

unsure

c)

nervous

d)

stubborn

4.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

Daniela was ecstatic at the birth of her baby sister. She couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

5.

What context clues help the reader understand what, ecstatic means:

Daniela was ecstatic at the birth of her baby sister. She couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

sister

b)

couldn't stop smiling

c)

baby sister

d)

for days

6.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in.
a)
pleased 
b)
surprised
c)
frustrated
d)
disgusted
7.

What does the underlined word mean?

Fatima glimpsed outside her bedroom window and saw the new family moving in next door.

a)

cried

b)

yelled

c)

looked

d)

stood

8.

What does the underlined word mean?


While most of the children ran around the playground, the football players sat in a cluster talking about the game.

a)

group

b)

line

c)

distance

d)

bench

9.

What does the underlined word mean?

It was imperative that Pedro got to school on time, or else he was going to miss the bus for the class field trip.

a)

not important

b)

impossible

c)

important

d)

hopeful

10.

What does the underlined word mean?

Genesis was excited because the breakfast at the hotel was complimentary! She could choose whatever she wanted without worrying about the cost.

a)

Delicious

b)

Free

c)

Full

d)

Expensive

11.

What words help the reader understand what complimentary means?

Genesis was excited because the breakfast at the hotel was complimentary! She could choose whatever she wanted without worrying about the cost.

a)

excited

b)

without worrying about the cost

c)

she could choose

d)

breakfast at the hotel

12.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
13.

Jonathan knew the long hike up to the mountains was going to be grueling.

a)

loud

b)

tiring

c)

easy

14.

Jakob was so parched after the soccer game, he drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

hungry

b)

thirsty

c)

sleepy

15.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
16.

Haley begged her parents to PERMIT her to watch more television, but they said she had to finish her homework first.

a)

explore

b)

judge

c)

allow

17.

His dancing was so absurd, Angeline could hardly keep from laughing.

a)

a) polished

b)

b) foolish

c)

c) serious

d)

d) to soak up

18.

You will be compensated well for your time. You will receive a paycheck next week.

a)

a) punished

b)

b) moisture

c)

c) fined

d)

d) paid