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Context Clue-Synonyms and Antonyms

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Today I had to deal with one mishap after another. I couldn’t find my car keys, I dropped a bowl of soup at lunchtime, and my computer crashed twice.
In this sentence "mishap" means...
a)
unlucky accident
b)
event
c)
unexpected question
d)
plan
2.
I asked the instructor to explain a confusing passage in the textbook. She said, “I wish I could, but it’s obscure to me, too.” 
In this sentence "obscure" means
a)
obvious
b)
long
c)
unclear
d)
short
3.
Teachers may overlook it when a student is two minutes late. But they are not going to condone someone’s walking into class a half hour late.
In this sentence "condone" means...
a)
allow
b)
color
c)
notice
d)
hear
4.

Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet they help sustain life For instance lakes give us fish to eat irrigate life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops, and generate electrical power. What does the word sustain probably mean?

a)

support

b)

destroy

c)

prolong

d)

obstruct

5.
Use context clues to figure out what the word in red means:
Just then, they heard thunder rumble in the distance. Moments later, drops of rain fell on the car’s windshield. 
a)
roar
b)
speak
c)
think
d)
rain
6.

The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

green

d)

warm

7.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
8.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
9.
Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
10.
Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
11.
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
12.
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
13.
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To INTRUDE is to
a)
paint or repair old building.
b)
wear your shoes on the wrong feet
c)
go where you are not wanted or don't belong
d)
make a lot of noise to disrupt the quiet in an area
14.
Hunter's plan for his group project looks good. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if works.
Based on the sentence above, what does IMPLEMENT mean?
a)
carry out
b)
change
c)
ignore
d)
illustrate
15.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

16.
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
a)
popular
b)
out-dated
c)
careful
d)
round
17.

The new student on our kickball team is a novice because they are just learning to play.

a)

skilled

b)

teacher

c)

energetic

d)

beginner

18.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
19.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
20.

What type of context clue?

Camilla wanted her APPEARANCE to be just like everyone else, so she chose the perfect outfit.

a)

Definition

b)

Synonym

c)

Antonym

d)

Inference

21.

What is a context clue?

a)

Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.

b)

Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

c)

Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

d)

Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

22.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
23.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
24.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
25.

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.


Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Definition

26.

Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.


What is the synonym of the unfamiliar word?

a)

boss

b)

friendly and polite

c)

unfriendly and impolite

d)

grouchy and very cold

27.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. I thought he will watch carefully and like my videos.


What is the antonym of the unfamiliar word?

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

watch carefully and like

28.

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.


What is the antonym of the word uncertain?

a)

sure

b)

answer

c)

question

29.

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.


Emblems mean ?

a)

army

b)

symbols

c)

uniform

d)

done

30.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions

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