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Context Clues and Word Meanings Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

Read the following sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated" based on the context:

"After receiving the news of her scholarship, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling."

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Overjoyed

d)

Confused

2.

"After receiving the news of her scholarship, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling."

Which word(s) in the sentence help you to know the meaning of "elated"?

a)

couldn't stop smiling

b)

scholarship

c)

felt

d)

receiving the news

3.

Use context clues to help you determine the meaning of the word "deduce" in the sentence below:

"The detective's keen observation skills helped him deduce the identity of the crook."

a)

Ignore

b)

Conclude

c)

Forget

d)

Question

4.

"The detective's keen observation skills helped him deduce the identity of the crook."

Which word(s) help you to know the meaning of the word "deduce"?

a)

crook

b)

identity

c)

helped him

d)

keen observation skills

5.

Determine the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the following sentence:

"The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect."

a)

Careless

b)

Hasty

c)

Thorough

d)

Indifferent

6.

"The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect."

Which word(s) help you to know the meaning of the word "meticulous"?

a)

ensuring

b)

every detail was perfect

c)

in her work

d)

artist

7.

Read the sentence and infer the meaning of the word "ambiguous":

"The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew what to do next."

a)

Clear

b)

Unclear

c)

Simple

d)

Direct

8.

Use context clues to help you find the meaning of the word "corroborated" in the sentence below:

"The scientist's hypothesis was later corroborated by additional experiments that found similar results."

a)

Disproved

b)

Supported

c)

Ignored

d)

Questioned

9.

"The scientist's hypothesis was later corroborated by additional experiments that found similar results."

Which word(s) in the sentence help you to know the meaning of the word "corroborated"?

a)

similar results

b)

additional experiments

c)

scientist's hypothesis

d)

later

10.

What does the word "benevolent" mean in the sentence below?

"The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects for his kindness and generosity."

a)

Cruel

b)

Kind

c)

Greedy

d)

Rich

11.

"The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects for his kindness and generosity."

Which word(s) in the sentence help you to verify the meaning of the word "benevolent"?

a)

loved

b)

king

c)

kindness and generosity

d)

his subjects

12.

During the lecture, the teacher's explanation was so lucid that Noah and Aria understood the concept immediately.

What does the word "lucid" mean?

a)

Confusing

b)

Lengthy

c)

Boring

d)

Clear

13.

Determine the meaning of the word "tenacious" in the following sentence:

"Despite many obstacles, the tenacious athlete never gave up on her dream."

a)

Persistent

b)

Lazy

c)

Powerful

d)

Weak

14.

"Despite many obstacles, the tenacious athlete never gave up on her dream."

Which word(s) in the sentence help you determine the meaning of "tenacious"?

Choose more than one answer!

a)

Despite many obstacles

b)

never gave up

c)

athlete

d)

on her dream

15.

After a long day, Maya relaxed outside on her porch, sipping a cup of hot cocoa as she watched the beauty of the sunset. She noticed how ephemeral it was, lasting only a few moments before the sun disappeared below the horizon.

What does "ephemeral" mean?

a)

Relaxing

b)

Endless

c)

Beautiful

d)

Brief

16.

After a long day, Maya relaxed outside on her porch, sipping a cup of hot cocoa as she watched the beauty of the sunset. She noticed how ephemeral it was, lasting only a few moments before the sun disappeared below the horizon.

Which word(s) help you to know what "ephemeral" means?

a)

Relaxed

b)

beauty of the sunset

c)

lasting only a few moments

d)

below the horizon

17.

Determine the meaning of the word "altruistic" in the following sentence:

"The school district honored Aria with an award for her altruistic actions, such as volunteering at the shelter."

a)

Selfish

b)

Academic

c)

Selfless

d)

Achievements

18.

"The school district honored Aria with an award for her altruistic actions, such as volunteering at the shelter."

Which word(s) help you determine the meaning of the word "altruistic"?

a)

Volunteering at the shelter

b)

School district

c)

award

d)

actions