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Context Clues

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are context clues?

a)

Clues that help you figure out the context.

b)

Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.

c)

A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery

d)

A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.

2.

Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?

a)

Definition

b)

Antonym

c)

Example

d)

Synonym

3.

Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?

a)

Word Part

b)

Example

c)

Definition

d)

Synonym

4.

Which context clue is defined as, this is a clue in part of the unknown word?

a)

Inference

b)

Antonym

c)

Word Part

d)

Example

5.

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

a)

a homonym

b)

a synonym

c)

an antonym

d)

an explanation

6.

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

a)

Look for clues in the text

b)

Skip it and keep reading

c)

Look it up in a dictionary

d)

Ask the teacher what it means

7.

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

a)

example

b)

antonym

c)

definition

d)

synonym

8.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

example

c)

inference

d)

definition

9.

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

definition

c)

inference

d)

example

10.

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

inference

c)

definition

d)

synonym

11.

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

a)

Are you threw with dinner?

b)

Water was pumped through the pipes.

c)

The volcano through rocks and dust into the air.

d)

I read threw the whole book.

12.

In which sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

a)

Ashley was a little nervous to meet her fourth grayed teacher.

b)

Principle Chen greeted the families at Back to School Night

c)

Running is not allowed in the school hallways

d)

The Smith twins overslept and mist the bus on the first day!

13.

Read the definition. Which sentence uses story in the same way?

Story: a set of rooms on the same floor of the building

a)

The story of my life is I break a bone every year.

b)

Hugo told a funny story about his dog

c)

Mr. Niles had his class write a creative story.

d)

The second story of the school caught on fire.

14.

We bought our groceries at a store that gets food from local farms. The farms are close to our home.

Local means....

a)

country

b)

hot

c)

old

d)

near our home

15.

During the winter, a tree's branches are bare.

bare means...

a)

a big animal

b)

full of leaves

c)

empty

d)

has lots of fruits

16.

Based on the clues in the passage below, ecstatic means...

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

nervous

b)

watchful

c)

discouraged

d)

excited

17.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means...

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

delete

b)

find

c)

color

d)

add

18.

Based on the passage below, obedient means...

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in to remind her.

a)

brushed her teeth

b)

followed her mother's requests

c)

that night

d)

folded her clothes

19.

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Wet

d)

Dry

20.

Context Clues:

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

21.

A lot of people think it is weird that I do not like malabling. On holidays like Halloween or Valentine’s Day, there is so much malabling around me but I don’t touch it because I prefer sour candy. My brother loves malabling though. One time he left a piece in his pants pocket and it melted. The worst part is, he still ate it!

What do you think malabling is?

a)

Candy

b)

Gum

c)

Cookies

d)

Chocolate

22.

Did you know I am obsessed with rocktlat? I love to use it to decorate cards and projects I make. I love it because it is so sparkly and shiny. For Valentine’s Day, I made a card with red and pink sparkly rocktlat. After I use it, I always have little pieces of rocktlat on my face! But I think it is pretty.

What do you think rocktlat is?

a)

Sparkles

b)

Glue

c)

Glitter

d)

Paint

23.

Today is the perfect day to go to the beach. “Don’t forget the qualiwag” said my mom. “Ugg” I grumbled. I can’t stand putting qualiwag on because it always gets into my eyes and stings. My mom must have known what I was thinking because then she asked, “putting on the qualiwag is better than a sunburn isn’t it?” She is right about that.

What do you think qualiwag is?

a)

Sunscreen

b)

Lotion

c)

Medicine

d)

Bug Spray

24.

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.


Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?

a)

Family

b)

Useful

c)

Dangerous

d)

Secret

25.

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to

spread.


What does “inhibit” mean?

a)

live in a certain place

b)

block or slow down

c)

itch or burn

d)

help to do something important

26.

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble

winning the match.


When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.

a)

it sounds like a train

b)

it is quite harmful

c)

it helps you win

d)

it doesn't last long

27.

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

28.

When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse.

“It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.


Which would be the antonym of “disperse”?

a)

come together

b)

smile

c)

fly like a bird

d)

sing

29.

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

30.

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so

everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”


The word “extensive” means __________.

a)

costing a lot of money

b)

large amount

c)

having no color

d)

not enough

31.

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble.

Will anyone believe him again?

A fabrication is __________.

a)

made of cloth

b)

full of long words

c)

funny

d)

fake

32.

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.


When something is authentic, it’s __________.

a)

genuine or real

b)

carefully written

c)

full of tasty worms

d)

very old

33.

Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It’s really quite a trivial matter.”

What does “trivial” mean?

a)

strange

b)

unimportant

c)

disgusting

d)

dangerous

34.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

a)

select

b)

conceal

c)

organize

d)

flee

35.

If you park your car on the _______, it might roll all the way down.

a)

slope

b)

driveway

c)

level

d)

sidewalk

36.

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

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

37.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

38.

My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!"

a)

signal

b)

greeting

c)

sentence

d)

question

39.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
40.
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
41.
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.
a)
outlawed
b)
exchanged
c)
running
d)
common
42.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
43.
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
44.
Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?
 
a)
very different
b)
the same
c)
weird
d)
muggy
45.
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
46.
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
47.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

48.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

a)

annoying

b)

able to be heard

c)

loud

d)

creating vapor

49.

She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.

a)

hatred

b)

love

c)

sadness

d)

vorpality

50.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking