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Context Clues Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Everyone thought Steven was a genius because he got a perfect score on all of his homework and test in school.

a)

brain

b)

silly

c)

inability

d)

Smart person

2.

Rebecca did not know what was behind the door her curiosity made her open the door to find out.

a)

Guessing

b)

Animal at the circus

c)

Desire to know something

d)

disinterest

3.

The principal needed to curtail his speech to the school because it was almost 3:15, and the students needed to go home.

a)

Cut short

b)

Increase

c)

prolong

d)

strengthen

4.

I like to ___________ my pancakes with a lot of syrup

a)

apparel

b)

dispatch

c)

compress

d)

douse

5.

In order to establish an environment of trust in our classroom, we need to show respect to each other.

Definition of environment:

a)

the things and conditions that are all around me

b)

a place for storing things

c)

where you can hide things

6.

A van at the hotel transports guests to and from the airport.

Definition of transports:

a)

changes

b)

drops off

c)

to carry from one place to another

7.

The bird dove under the water, and came up a minute later with a fish in its mouth.

Definition of dove:

a)

gently enter water

b)

to plunge head first into water

c)

flew fast over the water

8.

We saw his expression change from angry to sad.

Definition of expression:

a)

the act of telling or showing thoughts or feelings

b)

the closing of your eyes

c)

stop doing something

9.

The security guard had to patrol the building.

a)

ignore

b)

neglect

c)

watch over

d)

paint

10.

The students anticipated the summer break after passing the fifth grade reading test.

a)

looked forward too

b)

dreaded

c)

regretted

d)

missed

11.

Amelia licked the envelope and sealed it before sticking it in the mailbox.

a)

closed

b)

open

c)

animal

d)

wrote on it

12.

Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

Superman is known for his might. He can lift airplanes and skyscrapers with his hands.

a)

intelligence

b)

bravery

c)

strength

d)

beauty

13.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

frozen

b)

sweet

c)

colorful

d)

healthy

14.

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

a)

musical instrument

b)

choice of music

c)

discovery

d)

disagreement

15.

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does distinct mean?

a)

needing a bath

b)

dishonest

c)

clearly different

d)

about the same age

16.

When Beth and Donna were fighting over a boy who didn’t like either one of them, Shana stepped in as a mediator. She sat them both in a corner and kept them talking to each other. Finally, Shana’s efforts resulted in her two friends making up.

In this sentence mediator means what?

a)

trouble maker

b)

peacemaker

c)

competitor

d)

witness

17.

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

a)

an itchy skin condition

b)

funny

c)

trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

d)

with little thought or consideration

18.
Yesterday we went to an amusement park. The first ride we went on was an extreme roller coaster. The recording at the beginning reminded us to stay seated during the entire duration of the ride.
What does duration mean?
a)
hard work
b)
a whole day
c)
the time something continues
19.

The McDonald's arches were visible from the highway. We could see them from a mile away.

a)

rising above

b)

brightly lit

c)

able to be seen

d)

difficult to see

20.
I like to collaborate with my friends Brandon and Marcus on school projects.  Brandon is an excellent writer, Marcus is really creative, and I'm a great artist. 
What does collaborate mean?
a)
to be evil; wicked
b)
to laugh together
c)
to work together; cooperate
d)
to fight and argue