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Context Clues Week 2

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a SYNONYM for ELUSIVE:

The rare butterfly proved elusive, as it darted away every time the researchers tried to catch a glimpse of it in the dense forest.

a)

tricky, hard to catch

b)

confusing, can't understand

c)

deceitful

d)

slippery

2.

What is SYNONYM for Gregarious: Jamie’s gregarious nature meant she was always surrounded by friends at social events, chatting and laughing with everyone around her.

a)

happy

b)

reserved

c)

social

d)

cocky

3.

What is a SYNONYM for recuperate:

After his surgery, Michael needed several weeks to recuperate and regain his strength before he could return to work.

a)

come back

b)

deteriorate

c)

lose

d)

recover

4.

What is a SYNONYM for Bellicose:

The bellicose leader’s speeches were filled with aggressive threats and promises of war, stirring up tension among neighboring countries.

a)

sparing

b)

threatening

c)

melancholy

d)

insecure

5.

What is a SYNONYM for consummate:

As a consummate chef, she managed to create a gourmet meal with perfect flavors and presentation, leaving everyone at the dinner party in awe.

a)

expert

b)

yummy

c)

popular

d)

cook

6.

What is a SYNONYM for jaundiced:

His jaundiced view of the company’s new policies was evident when he criticized them harshly, believing they were designed to favor only a few.

a)

envious

b)

confused

c)

approving

d)

disapproving

7.

What is a SYNONYM for nettle:

Her constant interruptions during the meeting began to nettle her colleagues, making it difficult for anyone to focus on the discussion.

a)

annoy

b)

insult

c)

sting

d)

help

8.

What is a SYNONYM for phenomenon:

The northern lights are a stunning phenomenon that captivates anyone who is fortunate enough to witness this rare occurance in the night sky.

a)

miracle

b)

anomaly

c)

occurance

d)

event

9.

What is a SYNONYM for superlative:

The film received superlative reviews from critics, who praised it as the best movie of the year for its outstanding direction and performances.

a)

decent

b)

good

c)

mediocre

d)

exceptional

10.

What is a SYNONYM for whet:

The teaser trailer was designed to whet the audience’s appetite for the upcoming film, providing just enough excitement to build anticipation.

a)

grind

b)

create

c)

stop

d)

hone (grab)

11.

Match the following words to their synonyms:

a)

Elusive

1.

Covert

b)

Gregarious

2.

Outgoing

c)

jaundiced

3.

cynical

d)

nettle

4.

annoy

e)

recouperate

5.

recover