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Using Context Clues

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Context (a)   help us figure out unknown words in a passage.

2.

What does the underlined word mean?


If my mother had mended my pants while the rip was small, it would not have gotten so much bigger.

a)

ripped

b)

fixed

c)

bought

d)

worn

3.

What does the underlined word mean?


I glimpsed outside my bedroom window and saw a new family moving in next door.

a)

cried

b)

yelled

c)

looked

d)

stood

4.

When I am reading and I come across a difficult word, I used context clues to help me.

a)

Yes, all the time!

b)

Sometimes

c)

Never

d)

What are context clues?

5.

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

6.

What does the underlined word mean?


Wilma felt alarmed when her dog started barking loudly at the strange visitor outside.

a)

sad

b)

happy

c)

frustrated

d)

worried

7.

Which of the following is NOT something that you look for when using context clues?

a)

photographs

b)

words you already know

c)

defintions

d)

word parts

e)

other unknown words

8.

What does the underlined word mean?


The meek boy sat in the corner alone at recess. All of his friends were playing with each other, and did not invite him.

a)

mean

b)

new

c)

sad

d)

popular

9.

What does the underlined word mean?


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

a)

not important

b)

impossible

c)

important

d)

hopeful

10.

True or False:


Context Clues help me make inferences about a story.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What does the underlined word mean?


Samantha 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

12.

Which word fits best in the sentence?


Tamea was taking a slow _________ through the park. She wanted to enjoy the nature and scenery before she went to work.

a)

Run

b)

Sprint

c)

Crawl

d)

Walk

13.

Check all of the reasons that using context clues is important:

a)

To find the meaning of unknown words

b)

To understand the story

c)

To understand the setting of the story

d)

To understand the theme of the story

14.

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

15.
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
16.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
17.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
18.
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
19.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
20.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
21.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
22.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
23.

Using the opposite meaning of a word to figure out an unknown word. Which context clue do you use?

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Definition

d)

Example

24.

Using added words such as in a series (1, 2, and 3) to make an unknown word more clear. Which context clue strategy do you use?

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

25.

Using your schema plus evidence from the text to figure out a word you do not know. Which context clue strategy is used?

a)

Inferencing

b)

Antonym

c)

Definition

d)

Example

26.
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
27.

The long hike up the mountain was grueling.

a)

fun

b)

pretty

c)

hard

d)

loud

28.

Ms. Evans was elated because our class was respectful and responsible.

a)

mad

b)

tired

c)

happy

d)

hungry

29.

Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word in the same way.


The ending of this story doesn't make any sense.

a)

Wanda lost her SENSE of smell while she had a cold.

b)

The birds could SENSE that there was a cat nearby.

c)

There was no SENSE to Tom's money-making scheme.

d)

Aunt Harriet has a great SENSE of humor.

30.

Nina wrote her cousin a NOTE.

a)

Please NOTE Dan's address.

b)

I cannot sing the top NOTE of that song.

c)

There was a NOTE of despair in the man's voice.

d)

This NOTE goes into that envelope.

31.

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

a)

slope

b)

driveway

c)

level

d)

sidewalk

32.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

a)

select

b)

conceal

c)

organize

d)

flee

33.

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

a)

popular

b)

out-dated

c)

careful

d)

round

34.

What are context clues?

a)

When you define a word based on the dictionary definition

b)

When using a glossary to explain a word

c)

When you use clues from the text to figure out the meaning of a word

d)

When you use clues from your teacher to define a word

35.

If a synonym is used with context clues, that means

a)

There is a summary

b)

The author gave an example

c)

The author used a word with the same meaning

d)

The author used a word with opposite meaning

36.

When you monitor for meaning you...

a)

monitor how much time you spend reading

b)

make sure you focus on reading

c)

check that you finish books

d)

check your comprehension of a text and understanding of words

37.

After studying for 4 hours straight, Rob was growing weary. Weary means...

a)

annoyed

b)

tired

c)

lonely

d)

confused

38.

The dogs were so hungry they would have killed for a morsel of meat. Morsel means...

a)

a small piece

b)

rotten

c)

large

d)

steak

39.

My dad was appalled when he saw my sister's outfit for Halloween. Appalled means

a)

scared

b)

excited

c)

shocked by something unpleasant

d)

hurt by what you see

40.

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Frank was jovial, friendly, and outgoing. Jovial means..

a)

cheerful

b)

silly

c)

mean

d)

anxious

41.

When the rain kept getting heavier and heavier, we knew we would have to alter our plans. Alter means..

a)

keep

b)

call

c)

change

d)

wait on

42.

When you realize you are struggling with your comprehension you should

a)

go back and re-read

b)

continue reading in hopes you will understand

c)

fake read

d)

work on something else

43.

What type of context clue tell you the meaning of a word by explaining the word's meaning directly in the sentence or paragraph.

a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

definition

d)

inference

44.

If another word with the same meaning is used in a sentence to help you figure out the meaning of a word, it is an example of what type of context clue?

a)

Synonym

b)

Definition

c)

Antonym

d)

Example

45.

When a word that has the opposite meaning is used in the text to help you figure out the meaning of a word.

a)

Definition

b)

Antonym

c)

Synonym

d)

Example

46.

Using clues before or after the unknown word plus your own schema is what type of context clue?

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Synonym

d)

Inference

47.

This type of context clue uses an (a)   to explain what the unknown word means.

48.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ends.

Based on the context clues, truncated means...

a)

cut short

b)

boring

c)

finished

d)

overly long

49.

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

silence

c)

yelling

d)

cheering

50.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

excited

b)

bored

c)

shocked

d)

lonely

51.

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

deny

b)

vote

c)

discuss

d)

approve

52.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

bad

b)

healthy

c)

fatty

d)

delicious

53.

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

a)

ready

b)

afraid

c)

unwilling

d)

injured

54.

Ashley tried to act calm and nonchalant, even though she was very nervous.

a)

excited

b)

worried

c)

casual

d)

upset

55.

The athlete was a prominent figure in her hometown.

a)

famous

b)

unknown

c)

obvious

d)

forgotten