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Context Clues Practice!

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 4hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My cat does not like to go to the vet. When she sees the doctor, she gets frantic. She meows loudly and hisses. She squirms and tries to get away.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)
upset
b)
friendly
c)
quiet
d)
space
2.

If you want to go on a guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. prepared

b)

B. late

c)

C. on time

d)

D. polite

3.

It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite tv show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. the fear of something

b)

B. to have a strong dislike for something

c)

C. to listen carefully

d)

D. to watch carefully

4.

I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. to bark

b)

B. to guard

c)

C. to pant because of heat

d)

D. to play

5.

Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or in the later evening.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. to be hunted

b)

B. to live in a certain place

c)

C. to be written about

d)

D. to be spotted by wildlife observers

6.

Junk food is scarce at my house. My mom believes that kids should snack on healthy fruits and vegetables.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. to have a very small amount of something

b)

B. to have a normal amount of something

c)

C. to have a large amount of something

d)

D. eat often

7.

I like this hiking trail because it is rather secluded. We usually don't see more than five other hikers all day long.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. crowded

b)

B. not having much human activity

c)

C. challenging

d)

D. easy to complete

8.

We decided to rent a movie and pop some popcorn in the microwave. It was more affordable than taking our family of six to the movie theater.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. an expensive price that cannot be met

b)

B. free; not costing anything

c)

C. a reasonable price that can be managed

d)

D. safe

9.

The entire town was exuberant when their high school football team won the state championship game.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

A. to feel extremely joyful

b)

B. to feel somewhat pleased

c)

C. to feel disappointed

d)

D. to feel extremely tired

10.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)
Quiet
b)
Secretive
c)
talkative 
d)
Exhausted
11.

The thought of eating bugs or rodents is abhorrent to most people!

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
12.

Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)
well-spoken
b)
musical
c)
quick witted
d)
intelligent
13.

I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

thirsty

b)

full

c)

hungry

d)

happy

14.

Betty remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

size

b)

large amount

c)

reduction

d)

unnatural

15.

Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

available

b)

decontaminated

c)

dirty

d)

broken

16.

Carla found sharpening pencils very mundane. She wished she a more exciting job.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

exciting

b)

boring

c)

thrilling

d)

helpful

17.

Water is vital for all living organisms if they are to survive in their different environments and habitats.

What does the underlined word mean as it is used in the sentence?

a)

Optional

b)

Necessary

c)

Abundant

d)

Scarce