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Context Clues

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The roots and history of our town, its heritage, was the theme of the museum exhibits. 
What clues helped you figure out the meaning of the word "heritage?"
a)
theme
b)
museum
c)
exhibits
d)
roots and history
2.
On our trip, our family traveled through a rural area.  There were farms stretched out as far as the eye could see and no buildings in sight. What words in the sentence helped you figure out the meaning of the word "rural?"
a)
family traveled
b)
no buildings; farms stretched out
c)
on our trip
d)
eye could see
3.
My parents bought a massive new television. It's not small like the t.v. in my room. What is the meaning of the word massive?
a)
huge
b)
tiny
c)
small
d)
new
4.
Jason and his wife lived and worked in an urban environment in the center of the city with large buildings. What clue in the sentence helped you figure out the meaning of the word "urban?"
a)
Jason lived
b)
environment
c)
center of the city
d)
worked
5.
As it lurched from side to side in the stormy weather, the boat became very difficult to control. What is the meaning of the word "lurched?"
a)
danced
b)
stayed still
c)
straightened out
d)
swayed
6.
Emily's new business quickly became prosperous, so she had to hire more workers to handle all the orders and success. What words helped you figure out the meaning of the word "prosperous?"
a)
business
b)
successful
c)
workers
d)
orders
7.
Many animals defend themselves in special ways. For example, some animals use their color to help keep themselves safe from their predators. What does the word "defend" mean?
a)
protect
b)
attack
c)
feed
d)
love
8.
When the other moms heard about how Lily had won the baking contest, her email was flooded with inquiries for her award winning muffin recipe.
What does the word "inquiries" mean?
a)
recipes
b)
answers
c)
questions
d)
replies
9.
As Sally walked home with the toy from the store that she had stolen in her pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in her stomach and she quickly regretted her decision. What clues helped you figure out the meaning of the word "remorse?"
a)
regretted her decision
b)
toy from the store
c)
walked home
d)
bubbled in her stomach
10.
Isabel let go of her balloon and it ascended into the sky until she could no longer see it. What is the meaning of the word ascended?
a)
went down
b)
fell very low
c)
goes up
d)
popped
11.
The pungent taste of cranberries surprised Cole and caught him off guard. It was a much stronger and powerful taste than he thought it would have.
 What word or words helped you figure out the meaning of the word pungent?
a)
cranberries
b)
taste
c)
caught
d)
stronger and powerful
12.
Once the plane reached a height of 2,703 feet, it was released over an open, unpopulated area in the desert. What does the word unpopulated mean? 
a)
settled by people incorrectly
b)
being settled by man people
c)
not settled by people
d)
settled by people again
13.
I flew through the sky above the trees, 
I fluttered along with the birds and the bees,
I felt the cool of the gentle breeze,
and I knew I could fly wherever I pleased.
What words in the poem above best help the reader understand what fluttered means?
a)
I flapped real fast
b)
I watched
c)
I jumped
d)
I knew I could
14.
Lauren noticed that Mrs. Smith's curtains were still closed. Lauren thought that was very peculiar because Mrs. Smith always opened her curtains every morning. 
What is the meaning of the word peculiar as it is used in the sentences above?
a)
good
b)
odd
c)
normal
d)
funny
15.
You must never explore a cave by yourself. It can be very dangerous, so it is essential for you to go with at least one other person. 
What is the meaning of the word essential? 
a)
not important
b)
acceptable
c)
important
d)
not a good idea
16.

Mrs. Jolley is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at her jokes and stories.

a)

bumpy

b)

funny

c)

scary

d)

weak

17.

My car was messy and cluttered this morning, but I cleaned it so now it is spotless.

a)

very clean

b)

smooth

c)

kind

d)

dirty

18.

Charles is so polite. He is kind and always says please and thank you.

a)

mean

b)

kind

c)

sticky

d)

funny

19.

My friend asked me to bring beverages such as water, tea, and lemonade to the picnic.

a)

food

b)

party

c)

delicious

d)

drinks

20.

You must eat nutritious food to stay healthy and strong!

a)

bad

b)

yummy

c)

healthy

d)

hot

21.

When I came inside from working in the sun all day, I drank 2 bottles of water because I was so parched.

a)

thirsty

b)

hungry

c)

angry

d)

pretty

22.

The long, steep hike up the rocky mountain was grueling.

a)

easy

b)

loud

c)

hard

d)

happy

23.

Mrs. Forsyth was elated because her kids worked so hard and did great on their project!

a)

frustrated

b)

happy

c)

tired

d)

fast

24.

The aroma of coffee brewing in the kitchen this morning made me feel more awake.

a)

fun

b)

drink

c)

sunny

d)

smell

25.

My class begged me to permit them to play games when they were finished with their work.

a)

allow

b)

deny

c)

boring

d)

understand

26.

Because the sun is out and the day is searing, Justin decided to go inside and play. What does the word "searing" mean?

a)

Sunny

b)

Wet

c)

Hot

d)

Windy

27.

His disheveled hair looked as if a bird had tried to make a nest in it.

a)

neat

b)

combed

c)

messy

28.

There was perspiration, or sweat, dripping from his hot face after P.E.

a)

tears

b)

sweat

c)

oil

29.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
30.

We are always very careful around Mr. Sutton's dog Buster. The neighbors say the dog is vicious. Buster runs to the fence and barks at us, so we are a little scared of him.


Based on the context clues in the paragraph, what is the meaning of vicious?

a)

sweet

b)

playful

c)

fun to be around

d)

very mean

31.

Scott could not find his glasses anywhere. He worried that he might have thrown them away when he was cleaning his room. He began to rummage through the garbage hoping that he would find them.


What does the word rummage mean?

a)

search

b)

fight

c)

run

d)

smell

32.

Carlos was furious. His mother had taken away his video games for the whole month!

a)

very sad

b)

helpful

c)

thoughtful

d)

very mad

33.

Sabrina loves shopping. She frequently goes to the mall and buys things.

a)

sometimes

b)

rarely

c)

often

d)

slowly

34.

Gaby ate most of the pie, but she saved a portion of it for tomorrow.

a)

the whole amount

b)

to share something

c)

a part of something

d)

to bake something

35.

We had to alter our plans for the picnic because it began to rain.

a)

to change

b)

to allow

c)

to continue

d)

to work together

36.

Katie peeked into her parents' room and got a glimpse of her birthday presents. Then, she quickly walked away before anyone saw her.

a)

a quick look

b)

a surprise

c)

a large present

d)

to stare at something

37.

The person I admire the most is my uncle. He is honest, hardworking, and wise.

a)

to be like someone else

b)

to respect

c)

to trust

d)

a person in your family

38.

After running the marathon so fast, Joey was exhausted.

a)

excited

b)

disappointed

c)

happy

d)

very tired

39.

The land was so vast, no one knew where it ended or began.

a)

important

b)

large

c)

small

d)

plentiful

40.

The diamond rings and fancy jewels are very valuable.

a)

greedy

b)

without a use

c)

hard to find

d)

worth a lot of money

41.

Ocean waves have tremendous energy because the wind blows the water, and powerful waves form.

a)

having to do with the ocean

b)

very large or great amount

c)

a scientist

d)

a marine animal

42.

The sudden storm was a surprise, so we were not ready for it.

a)

rainy

b)

without warning

c)

very big

d)

a party

43.

I studied for hours, so I was certain I would do well on the test.

a)

to think

b)

sure

c)

maybe

d)

to see

44.

Her dress looked plain without any patterns, bows, or ribbons.

a)

colorful

b)

expensive

c)

beautiful

d)

not decorated

45.

They saw how steep the next part of the trail was as they hiked higher and higher up the mountain.

a)

to take a long time

b)

to think about something

c)

really high or tall

d)

to look closely

46.

Don't pester me while I'm on the phone. I can't hear what your Dad is saying.

a)

to bother someone

b)

to listen carefully

c)

to talk on the phone

d)

to eat very little

47.

The young foal stayed close to the mother horse.

a)

a person who rides horses

b)

a farmer

c)

a male horse

d)

a baby horse

48.

It was just an ordinary house, not too big and fancy, but not too small either.

a)

very little

b)

in the middle

c)

having a lot of extra space

d)

average or regular

49.

I think I've seen her before. She looks familiar.

a)

possibly known

b)

to take a picture

c)

unknown

d)

to look closely

50.

We didn't know the contents of the large box until we opened it.

a)

a large box

b)

what is inside something

c)

to tie something

d)

a page number

51.

There was so much wind and rain damage that we had to repaint the exterior of the house.

a)

outside

b)

inside

c)

roof

d)

walls