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Context Clues Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy':

a) Sad

b) Joyful

c) Angry

d) Upset

a)

d

b)

a

c)

c

d)

b

2.

Identify the antonym for the word 'big':

a) Large

b) Tiny

c) Huge

d) Enormous

a)

d) Enormous

b)

b) Tiny

c)

c) Huge

d)

a) Large

3.

Identify the synonym for the word 'brave':

a) Fearless

b) Cowardly

c) Timid

d) Scared

a)

a

b)

d

c)

c

d)

b

4.

Identify the antonym for the word 'fast':

a) Rapid

b) Slow

c) Quick

d) Swift

a)

c) Quick

b)

a) Rapid

c)

b) Slow

d)

d) Swift

5.

Using context, determine the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the sentence:

The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an approaching storm.

a)

friendly

b)

joyful

c)

harmless

d)

threatening

6.

Using context, determine the meaning of the word 'exhilarating' in the sentence:

The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, leaving everyone feeling thrilled and excited.

a)

depressing

b)

tiring

c)

boring

d)

exciting

7.

Using context, determine the meaning of the word 'forlorn' in the sentence:

The abandoned puppy looked forlorn, with no one to care for it.

a)

confused and lost

b)

excited and energetic

c)

happy and content

d)

sad and lonely

8.

Inferring meaning from context, what does the word 'resilient' mean in the sentence:

Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and never gave up.

a)

stubborn and unyielding

b)

fragile and easily broken

c)

indecisive and hesitant

d)

able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

9.

Inferring meaning from context, what does the word 'elusive' mean in the sentence:

The elusive butterfly kept fluttering just out of reach, making it difficult to catch.

a)

difficult to catch or grasp

b)

hard to see

c)

easy to catch

d)

quick to disappear

10.

Inferring meaning from context, what does the word 'pensive' mean in the sentence:

Lost in thought, she had a pensive expression on her face as she stared out the window.

a)

happy

b)

thoughtful

c)

excited

d)

confused