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Context Clues and Commonly Confused Words

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word means "not to win at something"

a)

loose

b)

lose

2.

Which word is used to compare two things?

a)

then

b)

than

3.

Which word is the possessive form of "you"?

a)

your

b)

you're

4.

Which word is a possessive form of it?

a)

its

b)

it's

5.

Which word is the possessive form of "who"?

a)

who's

b)

whose

6.

Which word means to put down or place?

a)

lay

b)

lie

7.

Which word means also or very?

a)

two

b)

too

c)

to

8.

Abby is going ............. the park after the movie.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

9.

They grabbed ............. coats and went to play in the snow.

a)

they're

b)

their

c)

there

10.
Collin, Lilly, and Bella worked hard on ____ group project.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
11.
Collin, Lilly, and Bella worked hard on ____ group project.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
12.
___ not right that Logan and Zach were counted tardy.  There was an ostrich blocking their lockers!
a)
It's
b)
Its
13.
The ball rolled over _____.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
14.
Construction has a bad __________________ on traffic. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
15.
Rain and snow also ________________ traffic flow. 
a)
Affect
b)
Effect
16.
A truck lost __________ load on the freeway. 
a)
It's
b)
Its
17.
______ is time for the students to complete ______ work because ______ ahead of schedule
a)
there, their, they're
b)
their, there, they're
c)
they're, their, there
d)
their, they're, there
18.
Which word means also or extra?
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
19.
Yes, the 8th graders are going ____ Washington DC this year.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
20.
_______ always late to class!
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
21.
The football team changed ___ schedule.
a)
its
b)
it's
22.
______ homework is this?
a)
whose
b)
who's
23.
_____ the author of this novel?
a)
whose
b)
who's
24.
The adorable kitten closed _____ eyes.
a)
its
b)
it's
25.

A car is no good without __________ wheels.

a)

it's

b)

its

26.

__________ so nice to see you!

a)

it's

b)

its

27.

The tree in the back yard has finally lost all of _______ leaves.

a)

it's

b)

its

28.
"I want to go to Mexico for Thanksgiving! It looks so beautiful _______."
a)
Their
b)
They're
c)
There
29.

The mellifluous voice of the robin sang smoothly and pleasantly, marking the beginning of the spring.

a)

sweet or musical

b)

harsh or grating

c)

soft or quiet

d)

loud or annoying

30.

The mellifluous voice of the robin sang smoothly and pleasantly, marking the beginning of the spring.

a)

sweet or musical

b)

harsh or grating

c)

soft or quiet

d)

loud or annoying

31.

In his first novel, the mysterious post man is the perfect example of a lugubrious character, always seeming to

be ready to cry and never smiling.

a)

seeming in control

b)

looking sad

c)

friendly

d)

crazy misfit

32.

During the hottest days of summer, I feel so lethargic that all I want to do is drink iced tea and sit on the porch.

Even thinking about going out makes me tired!

a)

sunny

b)

happy

c)

excited

d)

tired

33.

“Oh, frabjous day!” she exclaimed. “I can’t believe I got the job!”

a)

exhausted

b)

nice

c)

wonderful

d)

terrible

34.

The retired man looked forward to receiving his diurnal newspaper, delivered each morning at promptly 10 a.m.

a)

daily

b)

new

c)

angry

d)

irregular

35.

I wanted to understand the wild woman as she explained her problem, but what she said was such piffle that I

just couldn’t follow her reasoning.

a)

happiness

b)

sadness

c)

nonsense

d)

logic

36.

Despite how much his statement sounded like a lie, the committee believed Marco’s testimony because he was

known to be such a veridical man.

a)

dishonest

b)

angry

c)

truthful

d)

unknown

37.

They completed the robbery with complete sang-froid, never even breaking a sweat or showing any signs of

stress.

a)

violence

b)

calmness

c)

interest

d)

fervor

38.

Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle usurped the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly.

a)

took over without a right

b)

gave over to someone

c)

listened carefully

d)

declared war

39.

Bruce did not want to help clean up the trash by the river but went anyway because the principal told him that

since he chose to skip classes on Friday, his participation in the event would be compulsory.

a)

pleasant

b)

optional

c)

required

d)

annoying

40.
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
41.
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
42.
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
43.
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
44.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

45.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

a)

disguised

b)

watchful

c)

superior

d)

youthful

46.
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
47.
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
48.
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
49.
An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.
What type of context clue is this?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
50.
Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
51.
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
52.
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

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