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ELA 8 Context Clues

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Students who are RELIABLE and hard-working do well in their classes.

a)

alert

b)

able to depend on

c)

caring

2.

When the edge of the knife becomes BLUNT, and won't cut the rope, you can borrow my tool.

a)

chipped

b)

dull

c)

razor sharp

3.

The wall color was SUBTLE; I had wanted bold colors like reds and golds!

a)

bright

b)

childish

c)

delicate, faint

4.

The student did not conform to CONVENTIONAL behavior. His speaking, writing, and actions were not acceptable.

a)

generally accepted

b)

not approved

c)

wild

5.

Her wedding gown was EXQUISITE! Look at all of the lace, beading, and beautiful flowers!

a)

too extreme

b)

simply made

c)

elaborately made

6.

The student's project was UNATTRACTIVE to anyone's eyes, with its blurry photos, misspelled words, and dark colors.

a)

not pleasing

b)

not original

c)

without color

7.

"Disrupting the class once more, are you? Jason, a demerit will be the consequence," said the instructor.

a)

attending

b)

studying with

c)

interrupting

8.

If you show him that you are VULNERABLE, the tiger will surely attack you.

a)

strong

b)

defenseless

c)

friendly

9.

Of course, the hurricane could devastate our city, but we remain OPTIMISTIC that our homes will be safe.

a)

confused

b)

scared

c)

hopeful

10.

You can purchase jewelry that is INVALUABLE, adequate, or inexpensive; you have every option.

a)

precious

b)

clunky

c)

cheap