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Context Clues

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”

a)

a. pretentious

b)

b. grouchy

c)

c. talkative

d)

d. worried

2.

There is a large demand all over the United States for plants indigenous to the desert. Many people in Arizona have made a good business of growing and selling cacti and other local plants.

a)

a. native

b)

b. necessary

c)

c. foreign

d)

d. alien

3.

Many years before, Caesar’s men had tried and failed to invade Britain. No doubt this contributed to the xenophobia of the Romans. They were cautious about strangers who entered their country.

a)

a. honesty

b)

b. fear of foreigners

c)

c. kindliness

d)

d. stubbornness

4.

Context Clues คืออะไร

a)

การเดาศัพท์จากบริบท

b)

การอ่านคำศัพท์ที่ยาก

c)

การหาความหมายคำศัพท์

d)

การตีความคำศัพท์

5.

Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.

What is the clue?

a)

Bill

b)

or

c)

words

d)

for

6.

Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.

What is the meaning of "remorse"?

a)

happy

b)

excited

c)

boring

d)

shame

7.

This situation is a conundrum - a puzzle.

What is the clue?

a)

is

b)

This situation

c)

dash (-)

d)

a puzzle

8.

This situation is a conundrum - a puzzle.

What is the meaning of "conundrum"?

a)

a puzzle

b)

a table

c)

a picture

d)

a paper

9.

Mice are small animals, but they are gigantic beside an ant.

What is the meaning of "gigantic"?

a)

large

b)

small

c)

funny

d)

ugly

10.

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

What is the meaning of "Nutritious"?

a)

unhealthy

b)

yucky

c)

healthy

d)

boring

11.

That movie was really humorous. I laughed so hard I was almost crying.

What is the meaning of "humorous"?

a)

boring

b)

funny

c)

scary

d)

sad

12.

Why do you despise Chelsea so much? I don't think she's mean.

What is the meaning of "despise"?

a)

like

b)

gossip about

c)

ignore

d)

dislike

13.

What would you like to contribute to the potluck dinner? I'm bringing cake.

What is the meaning of "contribute"?

a)

donate

b)

eat

c)

take away

d)

say

14.

การเดาศัพท์จากความหมาย มักเจอคำต่อไปนี้

ยกเว้น ข้อใด

a)

mean

b)

is called as

c)

verb to be

d)

such as

15.

การเดาศัพท์จากคำตรงกันข้าม มักเจอคำใดบ้าง

a)

is usually known as, refer to

b)

for example, including

c)

however, but

d)

mean, such as

16.

เครื่องหมายต่อไปนี้ มักพบในการเดาศัพท์จากบริบท

ยกเว้น ข้อใด

a)

comma (,)

b)

dash (-)

c)

full stop (.)

d)

brackets (...)

17.

Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.

What is the meaning of "gregarious"?

a)

shy

b)

friendly

c)

quiet

d)

bad

18.

Fish, whales and dolphins are aquatic animals.

What is the meaning of "aquatic"?

a)

land

b)

dry

c)

desert

d)

water

19.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
20.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
21.
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
22.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
23.
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
24.
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
25.
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
26.

That student is very diligent and always gets all of his work done on time.

"diligent" means:

a)

hard working

b)

kind

c)

angry

d)

lazy

27.

Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!

If something is priceless, __________.

a)

it has a missing tag

b)

it has no value

c)

it has great value

d)

it is made out of rice

28.

I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.

What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?

a)

to measure the mass

b)

to put pressure on a scale

c)

to think about

d)

to be important

29.

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

a)

musical instrument

b)

choice of music

c)

discovery

d)

disagreement

30.

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

a)

needing a bath

b)

dishonest

c)

clearly different

d)

about the same age