WorksheetsFinal PART 4: Context Clues
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 9hrs 0mins
Use the context clues to help figure out the meaning of the underlined word.
That green and orange bird with the purple tuft on its head looks very peculiar.
large
strange
dangerous
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The U.S. abolished slavery in 1965, making it illegal to own another person.
ended
recognized
confirmed
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The use of computers has made the old fashioned typewriter obsolete.
famous
not used
needed
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The immense size of the table made it impossible to get through the door.
tiny
miniature
enormous
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We watched in awe as the performer swallowed a three foot sword.
amazement
boredom
calmness
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If you adhere to the rules, the game will be won honestly.
disobey
disregard
keep to
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The family's food supply was depleted during the month long blizzard.
used up
unused
stocked
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We watched in horror as the plane plummeted to the Earth during the air show.
rose
floated
fell quickly
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Our abundant crop of corn should feed us for several years.
small
plentiful
scarce
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The children snuggled under many blankets to ward off the frigid air.
freezing
blowing
warm
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Everyone complained about the bland taste of the potatoes.
tasteless
delicious
wonderful
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Stop arguing with your brother before it escalates into a fight.
stops
worsens
lessens
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Do not evade the question just because you don't want to admit the truth.
avoid
repeat
face
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You must stop worrying because it does no good to dwell on what might happen.
think about
forget
leave behind
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Cindy raised her hand in order to ask the teacher to clarify the directions.
eliminate
explain
rewrite
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Due to the gas leak, they were asked to remain calm and vacate the building.
remain
stay
leave
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The fireman broke down the door and went in to retrieve the family pet.
get
notify
look for
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The play will finally conclude with the entire cast singing Fame.
begin
start
end
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The curtain was opened to reveal the new and improved version of the car.
show
hide
subside
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Don invented a flexible pencil that could be wrapped around your wrist.
rigid
bendable
stiff
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The judge asked each jury member if they could be impartial when making their decision.
Knowledgeable
Fair and just
Partial to one
Undecided
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The kittens were nestled cozily in the bed with their mother.
Played quietly
Purring softly
Settled comfortably
Slept
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The soldiers packed their provisions in their knapsacks and boarded the bus.
Food supplies
Family photos
Phones
Paper
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The spectators gawked at the man who was dressed in clothes made of grass.
Yelled loudly
Stared stupidly
Waved
Noticed
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The teacher asked the students to cease talking or lose their privileges.
Continue
Return
Stop
Shout
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The worst singer was eliminated from the contest last night.
Advanced
Participated
Promoted
Removed
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Do not let the bully intimidate you into withdrawing from the contest.
Frighten into
Encourage
Assist
Inquire
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His pompous attitude makes others not like him.
Cheerful
Encouraging
Self-important
Loving
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Cindy detests the thought of reciting her poem in front of the entire school.
Looks forward to
Dislike intensely
Happily anticipates
Relishes
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The baker made dainty little flowers from sugar to decorate the birthday cake.
Large
Ugly
Beautiful
Delicate
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Since I learned my multiplication facts, I am now capable of doing long division problems.
Unable
Have the ability
Without skill
Unworthy
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The citizens knew that the hurricane was going to devastate their town.
Destroy
Intimidate
Blow over
Freshen
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The new sign will indicate which lane leads to the hospital exit.
Obscure
Block
Point out
Predict
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The fragrant flowers helped to cover the litter box odor.
Obnoxious
Pleasant smelling
Beautiful
Blooming
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The dog escaped when the gate was left ajar last night.
Slightly open
Closed tightly
Hanging
Secured
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Due to the rain, the baseball game will be postponed until further notice.
Rescheduled
Delayed
Anticipated
Advertised
