wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Context Clues: Antonyms

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

a)

talkative

b)

hardly

c)

men

2.

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

a)

Look for clues in the sentence

b)

Ask your teacher

c)

Look it up in the dictionary

d)

Skip it

3.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

4.

For each underlined word, use the context clues or words that surround it to find the meaning.

Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day. Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it would be a lucrative business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road to riches.

a)

tasting great with vanilla ice cream

b)

helping young feet to grow correctly

c)

showing no careful thought

d)

bringing in a lot of money, or profit

5.
"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"
a)
well-spoken
b)
musical
c)
quick witted
d)
intelligent
6.
"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"
a)
entertained
b)
bored
c)
satisfied
d)
punctured
7.
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