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Context clues 3rd grade

Total questions: 206

Worksheet time: 8hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The boy was exhausted after playing soccer all afternoon. What does "exhausted" mean?

a)

Excited

b)

Tired

c)

Happy

d)

Sad

2.

The dog was obedient and followed every command its owner gave. What does "obedient" mean?

a)

Disobedient

b)

Following directions

c)

Hungry

d)

Excited

3.

The new game was entertaining, and everyone enjoyed playing it. What does "entertaining" mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Fun

c)

Confusing

d)

Difficult

4.

The scenery was stunning, with tall mountains and bright blue skies. What does "stunning" mean?

a)

Beautiful

b)

Boring

c)

Ordinary

d)

Dark

5.

The clever fox found a way to escape from the trap. What does "clever" mean?

a)

Smart

b)

Tired

c)

Happy

d)

Brave

6.

The cake was delicious, but the soup was tasteless. What does "tasteless" mean?

a)

Full of flavor

b)

Without flavor

c)

Sweet

7.

The teacher was strict, but the substitute was lenient. What does "lenient" mean?

a)

Kind and easygoing

b)

Angry

c)

Serious

d)

Tired

8.

The lake was shallow, but the river was deep. What does "shallow" mean?

a)

Not deep

b)

Clear

c)

Big

d)

Wide

9.

The child was selfish, but her sister was generous. What does "generous" mean?

a)

Sharing and kind

b)

Careless

c)

Lazy

d)

Greedy

10.

The students were quiet during the test, but they were loud during recess. What does "quiet" mean?

a)

Noisy

b)

Calm and silent

c)

Playful

d)

Excited

11.

The vegetables in the garden, such as carrots, broccoli, and spinach, were ready to be picked. What does "vegetables" mean?

a)

Fruits

b)

Foods like carrots and broccoli

c)

Sweets

d)

Meat

12.

The birds in the park, like robins, sparrows, and crows, sang loudly. What does "birds" mean?

a)

Animals with feathers that fly

b)

Animals that swim

c)

Small pets

13.

The ancient ruins included old buildings, statues, and walls. What does "ancient" mean?

a)

New

b)

Old

c)

Broken

d)

Beautiful

14.

The chores on the list, like washing dishes, sweeping the floor, and folding laundry, were divided among the family. What does "chores" mean?

a)

Jobs to do around the house

b)

Fun activities

c)

Schoolwork

d)

Homework

15.

She brought several beverages, such as juice, soda, and water, to the picnic. What does "beverages" mean?

a)

Foods

b)

Drinks

c)

Snacks

d)

Desserts

16.

A habitat is the place where an animal lives and grows. What does "habitat" mean?

a)

A type of plant

b)

The home of an animal

c)

A type of animal

d)

A kind of food

17.

The terrain, or land, was rocky and uneven. What does "terrain" mean?

a)

Land

b)

Sky

c)

Ocean

d)

Desert

18.

A telescope is a tool that helps people see things that are far away, like stars and planets. What does "telescope" mean?

a)

A map

b)

A tool to see far away

19.

The iguana is a type of reptile, meaning it has scales and lays eggs. What does "reptile" mean?

a)

An animal with fur

b)

An animal with scales

c)

A bird

d)

A mammal

20.

A tsunami is a giant wave caused by an earthquake under the ocean. What does "tsunami" mean?

a)

A strong wind

b)

A giant ocean wave

c)

A type of storm

d)

A flood

21.

The soldier was valiant, facing danger without fear. What does "valiant" mean?

a)

Brave

b)

Scared

c)

Excited

d)

Happy

22.

The kitten was curious and wanted to explore everything in the room. What does "curious" mean?

a)

Afraid

b)

Interested and eager to learn

c)

Angry

d)

Tired

23.

The singer’s voice was soothing, making the audience feel calm and relaxed. What does "soothing" mean?

a)

Loud

b)

Rough

c)

Calm and relaxing

d)

High-pitched

24.

The students brainstormed ideas for their group project. What does "brainstormed" mean?

4 lines
25.

The gigantic elephant towered over all the other animals at the zoo. What does "gigantic" mean?

a)

Small

b)

Huge

c)

Thin

d)

Young

26.

The weather was scorching in the desert, but it was freezing in the mountains. What does "scorching" mean?

a)

Cold

b)

Hot

c)

Windy

d)

Wet

27.

The road was narrow, but the highway was wide. What does "narrow" mean?

a)

Very wide

b)

Not wide

c)

Flat

d)

Smooth

28.

The treasure chest was heavy, but the empty box was light. What does "light" mean?

a)

Easy to carry

b)

Hard to carry

c)

Bright

d)

Empty

29.

The water in the river was calm, but the ocean waves were rough. What does "calm" mean?

a)

Peaceful and still

b)

Loud

c)

Dangerous

d)

Fast

30.

The hardworking student finished the assignment quickly, but the lazy student didn’t start it at all. What does "lazy" mean?

4 lines
31.

The artist's painting was vibrant, filled with bright colors and energy. What does "vibrant" mean?

a)

Dull

b)

Full of life and color

c)

Dark

d)

Quiet

32.

The detective was meticulous, paying attention to every small detail. What does "meticulous" mean?

a)

Quick

b)

Careless

c)

Very careful and precise

d)

Lazy

33.

The forest was dense, with trees growing close together. What does "dense" mean?

a)

Thin

b)

Empty

c)

Thick and closely packed

d)

Open

34.

The desert was arid, with very little rainfall and dry conditions. What does "arid" mean?

a)

Cold

b)

Windy

c)

Dry

d)

Wet

35.

The novel was captivating, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. What does "captivating" mean?

a)

Short

b)

Engaging and interesting

c)

Confusing

d)

Boring

36.

The athlete was agile, moving quickly and easily during the game. What does "agile" mean?

a)

Slow

b)

Quick and nimble

c)

Strong

d)

Tired

37.

The puppy was playful, running around the yard with energy. What does "playful" mean?

a)

Serious

b)

Lazy

c)

Full of energy and fun

d)

Quiet

38.

The mountain was majestic, towering over the valley below. What does "majestic" mean?

a)

Flat

b)

Small

c)

Ordinary

d)

Impressive and grand

39.

The room was cluttered, with items scattered everywhere. What does "cluttered" mean?

a)

Empty

b)

Messy and disorganized

c)

Clean

d)

Neat

40.

The forest was dense, filled with tall trees and thick underbrush. What does "dense" mean?

a)

Thick and closely packed

b)

Thin

c)

Empty

d)

Open

41.

The athlete was agile, moving quickly and easily across the field. What does "agile" mean?

a)

Clumsy

b)

Quick and nimble

c)

Slow

d)

Heavy

42.

The weather was frigid, with temperatures well below freezing. What does "frigid" mean?

a)

Hot

b)

Warm

c)

Very cold

d)

Mild

43.

The sky was overcast, with clouds covering the sun. What does "overcast" mean?

a)

Bright

b)

Cloudy

c)

Clear

d)

Sunny

44.

The fabric was soft, making the blanket comfortable to use. What does "soft" mean?

a)

Hard

b)

Rough

c)

Gentle and smooth

d)

Heavy

45.

The garden was lush, filled with green plants and flowers. What does "lush" mean?

a)

Empty

b)

Barren

c)

Dry

d)

Rich and full of life

46.

The artist was meticulous, paying great attention to every detail. What does "meticulous" mean?

a)

Quick

b)

Detailed and careful

c)

Careless

d)

Lazy

47.

The room was spacious, allowing plenty of room to move around. What does "spacious" mean?

a)

Dark

b)

Large and open

c)

Cramped

d)

Messy

48.

The novel was captivating, keeping the readers engaged until the end. What does "captivating" mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Confusing

c)

Interesting and engaging

d)

Short

49.

The mountain was majestic, towering over the valley. What does "majestic" mean?

a)

Impressive and grand

b)

Ordinary

c)

Plain

d)

Small

50.

The book was intriguing, capturing the reader's attention from the first page. What does "intriguing" mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Simple

c)

Interesting and captivating

d)

Confusing

51.

The garden was tranquil, providing a peaceful escape from the city noise. What does "tranquil" mean?

a)

Calm and peaceful

b)

Chaotic

c)

Noisy

d)

Busy

52.

The painting was vibrant, filled with bright colors and energy. What does "vibrant" mean?

a)

Dark

b)

Dull

c)

Quiet

d)

Full of life and color

53.

The lecture was tedious, making it hard for students to stay awake. What does "tedious" mean?

a)

Short

b)

Easy

c)

Boring and repetitive

d)

Exciting

54.

The athlete was resilient, recovering quickly from injuries. What does "resilient" mean?

a)

Weak

b)

Strong and able to recover

c)

Slow

d)

Fragile

55.

The river was tranquil, flowing gently through the valley. What does "tranquil" mean?

a)

Fast

b)

Noisy

c)

Rough

d)

Calm and peaceful

56.

The scientist was innovative, always coming up with new ideas. What does "innovative" mean?

a)

Unimaginative

b)

Creative and original

c)

Old-fashioned

d)

Traditional

57.

The meal was exquisite, with flavors that delighted the senses. What does "exquisite" mean?

a)

Delicious and beautifully made

b)

Bland

c)

Simple

d)

Ordinary

58.

The kitten was playful, chasing its tail around the room. What does "playful" mean?

a)

Serious

b)

Energetic and fun-loving

c)

Lazy

d)

Quiet

59.

The ancient ruins were mysterious, intriguing archaeologists from around the world. What does "mysterious" mean?

a)

Simple

b)

Ordinary

c)

Strange and unknown

d)

Well-known

60.

The garden was lush, filled with vibrant flowers and greenery. What does "lush" mean?

a)

Rich and full of life

b)

Barren

c)

Small

d)

Dry

61.

The music was soothing, helping everyone to relax. What does "soothing" mean?

a)

Loud

b)

Calming and relaxing

c)

Annoying

d)

Fast

62.

The city was bustling, with people and cars everywhere. What does "bustling" mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Busy and lively

c)

Empty

d)

Dark

63.

The dessert was sweet, unlike the sour lemon. What does "sweet" mean?

a)

Salty

b)

Pleasantly sugary

c)

Sour

d)

Bitter

64.

The room was spacious, allowing plenty of room to move around. What does "spacious" mean?

a)

Cramped

b)

Large and open

c)

Messy

d)

Dark

65.

The artist was renowned, known for his unique style and creativity. What does "renowned" mean?

a)

Ordinary

b)

New

c)

Unknown

d)

Famous and well-respected

66.

The dessert was delectable, with a rich and sweet flavor. What does "delectable" mean?

a)

Bland

b)

Delicious

c)

Unpleasant

d)

Sour

67.

The forest was dense, with trees growing close together. What does "dense" mean?

a)

Open

b)

Thin

c)

Clear

d)

Thick and closely packed

68.

The dessert was decadent, rich with chocolate and cream. What does "decadent" mean?

a)

Healthy

b)

Bland

c)

Rich and indulgent

d)

Simple

69.

The weather was frigid, with temperatures well below freezing. What does "frigid" mean?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold and icy

c)

Hot

d)

Mild

70.

The forest was dense, with trees growing close together. What does "dense" mean?

a)

Short

b)

Open

c)

Thick and closely packed

d)

Thin

71.

The athlete was exhausted after running the marathon. What does "exhausted" mean?

a)

Happy

b)

Excited

c)

Energetic

d)

Tired and worn out

72.

The painting was vibrant, full of bright colors and energy. What does "vibrant" mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Dark

c)

Full of life and color

d)

Dull

73.

The garden was lush, filled with vibrant flowers and greenery. What does "lush" mean?

a)

Dry

b)

Dark

c)

Rich and full of life

d)

Empty

74.

The night sky was serene, with stars twinkling quietly. What does "serene" mean?

a)

Calm and peaceful

b)

Noisy

c)

Bright

d)

Stormy

75.

The room was dimly lit, but the hallway was bright. What does "dimly" mean?

a)

Colorful

b)

Not well lit

c)

Very bright

d)

Spacious

76.

The athlete was swift, finishing the race in record time. What does "swift" mean?

a)

Strong

b)

Fast

c)

Weak

d)

Slow

77.

The old book was fragile, with pages that could easily tear. What does "fragile" mean?

a)

Thick

b)

Heavy

c)

Delicate

d)

Strong

78.

The weather was frigid, with temperatures well below freezing. What does "frigid" mean?

a)

Hot

b)

Cold

c)

Windy

d)

Humid

79.

The painting was vibrant, full of bright and lively colors. What does "vibrant" mean?

a)

Dull

b)

Colorful and lively

c)

Dark

d)

Plain

80.

The athlete was agile, moving quickly and easily. What does "agile" mean?

a)

Quick and nimble

b)

Clumsy

c)

Heavy

d)

Slow

81.

Mrs. Jolley is hilarious. We can't stop laughing at her jokes and stories.

a)

bumpy

b)

funny

c)

scary

d)

weak

82.

My car was messy and cluttered this morning, but I cleaned it so now it is spotless.

a)

very clean

b)

smooth

c)

kind

d)

dirty

83.

Charles is so polite. He is kind and always says please and thank you.

a)

mean

b)

kind

c)

sticky

d)

funny

84.

My friend asked me to bring beverages such as water, tea, and lemonade to the picnic.

a)

food

b)

party

c)

delicious

d)

drinks

85.

You must eat nutritious food to stay healthy and strong!

a)

bad

b)

yummy

c)

healthy

d)

hot

86.

When I came inside from working in the sun all day, I drank 2 bottles of water because I was so parched.

a)

thirsty

b)

hungry

c)

angry

d)

pretty

87.

The long, steep hike up the rocky mountain was grueling.

a)

easy

b)

loud

c)

hard

d)

happy

88.

Mrs. Forsyth was elated because her kids worked so hard and did great on their project!

a)

frustrated

b)

happy

c)

tired

d)

fast

89.

The aroma of coffee brewing in the kitchen this morning made me feel more awake.

a)

fun

b)

drink

c)

sunny

d)

smell

90.

My class begged me to permit them to play games when they were finished with their work.

a)

allow

b)

deny

c)

boring

d)

understand

91.
What are context clues?
a)
the moral of the story
b)
what the text is mostly about
c)
why an author writes a story
d)
clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words
92.
Which is an example of a context clue?
a)
Picture
b)
Book
c)
Carpet
d)
Pencil
93.
Which is NOT an example of context clues?
a)
Punctuation
b)
Words You Know
c)
Asking a friend
d)
Examples and Definitions
94.
Synonyms are two words _______.
a)
that have the same meaning
b)
that have the opposite meaning
c)
that sound alike
d)
that sound different
95.
Antonyms are two words _______.
a)
that have the same meaning
b)
that have the opposite meaning
c)
that sound alike
d)
that sound different
96.
Which are examples of helping words?
a)
that, but, the, am
b)
or, like, are, called, such as
c)
my, friend, book, pencil
d)
me, boy, toy, roy
97.
When do you use context clues?
a)
When you can't spell a word
b)
When you don't know where to find a word in a text
c)
When you don't know the meaning of a word while reading
d)
When you're bored
98.
Context clues is a strategy that good readers use to find the meaning of ______________ words. 
a)
crazy
b)
perfect
c)
unusual
d)
unknown
99.
"Jimmy was elated when he found out he won the contest."
What does elated mean based on the context clues?
a)
sad
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
upset
100.
"A marsh, or swamp, was a wet and muggy place. 
What does marsh mean based on the context clues?
a)
forest
b)
farm
c)
swamp
d)
yard
101.

As I read texts, _____ _____ help me understand new words.

(a)  

102.

Context clues are familiar words in the sentences and paragraphs near words I may not know.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

103.

Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.

a)

sick

b)

miserable

c)

tired

d)

happy

104.

Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.


What context clue from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of elated?

a)

Phyllis felt

b)

elated

c)

when she won the race

105.

The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.

a)

strong

b)

clumsy

c)

sneaky

d)

loud

106.

The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.


What context clue from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of insidious?

a)

The insidious burglar

b)

into the house

c)

without being heard or seen

107.

There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.

a)

silence

b)

craziness or chaos

c)

order

d)

peace

108.

There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.


What context clue from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of pandemonium?

a)

crazy

b)

people trying to leave

c)

rock concert

109.

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.

a)

skinny

b)

huge

c)

big

d)

furry

110.

The lanky dog was not fat, even though he ate a lot.


What context clue from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of lanky?

a)

The lanky dog

b)

was not fat

c)

ate a lot

111.

My little sister is a nuisance when she asks too many silly questions.

a)

teacher

b)

friend

c)

help

d)

pest

112.

My little sister is a nuisance when she asks too many silly questions.


What context clue from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of nuisance?

a)

My little sister

b)

nuisance

c)

she asks too many silly questions

113.

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

a)

allowed

b)

taken

c)

fed

d)

joyful

114.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

ate

b)

slept

c)

burned

d)

sunbathed

115.
1.  The milk spoiled because you left it out on the counter.
a)
decayed, or went bad
b)
changed the volume of something
c)
became a gas
116.
1.  My friend crumpled to the ground when he fainted.
a)
fell down or collapsed
b)
leaped into action
c)
stood totally still
117.
1.  The frail old woman lay sleeping in the hospital. 
a)
sticky
b)
warm
c)
weak or sickly
118.
1.  The zookeeper was always careful around the ferocious lion.
a)
fluffy
b)
 peaceful
c)
wild and dangerous
119.
1.  The nurse revived the man after he fainted.
a)
Played a game with
b)
Picked out clothes for
c)
Made someone conscious again
120.
1.   I grasped the end of the rope and slowly began to climb.
a)
grabbed hold of something
b)
breathed in suddenly
c)
made someone happy
121.
1.  She triumphed in her race to become the mayor.
a)
drank a lot of water
b)
won a great victory
c)
fell to the ground
122.
I rely on my older brother to pick me up from school.
a)
trust or depend on someone
b)
sing to someone
c)
get ready for something
123.
1.  There is a gradual change in the weather every fall.
a)
rotting
b)
Man-made
c)
Happening slowly and steadily
124.
 The detective examined a clue using a magnifying glass.
a)
 Ignored something important
b)
Looked at something in a close and  thorough way
c)
Saved something for the future
125.
Bees collect nectar from many flowers to make honey.
a)
a card with someone’s phone number
b)
a type of small fish
c)
The sweet liquid of a flower that attract birds and insects
126.
There was a piece of food clinging to my dad's beard at dinner.
a)
sticking to something
b)
disappearing from view
c)
saving something for later
127.
1.  The historian was excited when she visited ancient ruins in Greece.
a)
painted bright colors
b)
tight-fitting
c)
very old, or from a long time ago
128.
1.  The swift cheetah caught the running antelope.
a)
overweight
b)
with a pleasant smell
c)
moving very quickly
129.
1.  Sam went on a long journey from New York to Seattle. 
a)
a gift given to a married couple
b)
medicine you can buy without a note from a doctor
c)
a long trip from one place to another
130.

The enthusiastic teacher got to school one hour early.

a)

Silly

b)

Bright

c)

Excited

d)

Smart

131.

The valley expanded after new growth.Pick 2 words that mean expanded.

a)

Sunk

b)

Widened

c)

Deepened

d)

Shrunk

132.

The unhappy students did their work before they went out to play.

a)

students who did not want to play outside

b)

students who wanted to play outside first

c)

students who wanted to go home

133.

I decreased the temperature in the room so we were not so hot.

a)

broke

b)

held

c)

lowered

d)

managed

134.

The heavy cargoes carried cotton across the ocean. Pick 2 phrases that describe what cargoes do or what they are.

a)

carry passengers

b)

carry goods

c)

create storage

d)

create entertainment

135.

The passenger fell overboard!

a)

A person on the boat

b)

an animal on the boat

c)

the captain of the boat

d)

the pilot

136.

What is point of view?

a)

one's thoughts

b)

the place the story takes place

c)

one's thoughts, feelings and beliefs

d)

one's memories, thoughts and dreams

137.
Have you seen my oodle? I took it to lunch with me, but I think I may have left it on the table by accident. 
a)
backpack
b)
lunch kit
c)
baseball
138.
Please pass me my krindo. I am so thirsty!
a)
cookie
b)
ice cream
c)
drink
139.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
140.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
141.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
crowded
c)
hot
142.
"Can you locate the state of Georgia?" my teacher asked pointing to the map. The word locate means...
a)
find
b)
destroy
c)
understand 
143.
"That roller coaster was a thrill!" Chris shouted with a grin on his face. The word thrill means...
a)
exciting 
b)
sad
c)
annoying
144.
The thief evaded the police by hiding behind a dumpster. Evaded means...
a)
surrendered to 
b)
escaped from 
145.
The bookshelf was sturdy enough to hold Nathan's books without falling apart. The word sturdy means...
a)
Tall 
b)
Strong 
c)
Big 
146.
Mike had scattered his puzzle all over the floor. No wonder he couldn't find the piece he needed. Scattered means....
a)
Counted
b)
Lost
c)
Spread out 
147.
Anna loves to read. She frequently spends Sundays curled up with a book. Frequently means....
a)
Never
b)
Sometimes
c)
Often 
148.
Never walk alone at night. It is essential for you to go with at least one person. Essential means....
a)
Not important 
b)
Very important 
c)
Acceptable 
149.

I have a bad memory. I can't recall that man's name! Recall means...

a)
Forget
b)
Say 
c)
Remember
150.
I fell in the marsh and my clothes were soaked. The word marsh means....
a)
Dry area
b)
Wet land 
c)
Backyard 
151.
When they opened the very old tomb, they found some ancient artifacts. The word ancient means....
a)
New
b)
Very old 
c)
Damanged
d)
strange 
152.

What is a context clue?

a)

Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown 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.

153.

What can you use as context clues?

a)

Pictures

b)

Words you know

c)

Examples and definitions

d)

All of the above

154.
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
a)
bread
b)
silverware
c)
drinks
d)
milk
155.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
156.
His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
a)
nervous
b)
silly
c)
happy
d)
sleepy
157.

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

a)

female

b)

friendly and polite

c)

unfriendly and impolite

d)

having many years of experience

158.

The sweltering weather made the baseball game very uncomfortable. We tried using paper fans, but it didn't help much.

a)

rainy

b)

windy

c)

stormy

d)

very hot

159.

My parents decided to update their kitchen. So, yesterday my dad let me demolish the cabinets with a sledgehammer!

a)

fix

b)

build

c)

break apart

d)

fill up with food

160.

The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.

a)

to end

b)

to command

c)

to cause a delay

d)

to start or begin

161.
It was night and the storm was raging. The big ship was tossed like a cork in the ocean. When the captain noticed that they were almost ashore, he saw a lighthouse, shining its beacon in the middle of the darkness. The captain steered the ship away from the rocks and guided it safely to land.
What does the word beacon mean?
a)
a light as a signal or warning
b)
a radio transmitter for a ship or aircraft
c)
a roadside sign
162.
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
163.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
164.
Which is the correct meaning of the word bark in the sentence?
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.
a)
A dog's voice
b)
The covering of a tree
165.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. 
a)
dangerous
b)
wet
c)
muddy
d)
foggy
166.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

d)

stop

167.

Greg begged his parents to permit him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

a)

explore

b)

judge

c)

allow

168.
Many seahorses live in tropical areas where the water is always warm.
a)
a place that is very hot
b)
a place that gets cold during parts of the year
c)
a place off the coast of Alaska
d)
a place in Missouri
169.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
170.
Never walk alone at night. It is essential for you to go with at least one person. Essential means....
a)
Not important 
b)
Very important 
c)
Acceptable 
171.
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a)

homonym

b)

a synonym

c)

an antonym

d)

an explanation

172.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful 
c)
taken 
d)
fed
173.
We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left. 
a)
using up
b)
adding to
c)
creating
d)
saving up
174.

Choose all the antonyms of the underlined word.

My coffee is too hot to drink!

a)

steaming

b)

cold

c)

freezing

d)

drink

175.

Choose the synonym for the underlined word.

I saw a gigantic dog! It was as big as me!

a)

puppy

b)

cat

c)

large

d)

small

176.

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

a)

vacation

b)

principal

c)

teacher

d)

job

177.

My grandma and grandpa moved from New York to Florida to get away from the harsh winters.

a)

calm

b)

nice

c)

extreme

d)

fast

178.

When my cousin got chicken pox, he felt miserable and had to stay away from his friends.

a)

terrible

b)

wonderful

c)

excited

d)

nervous

179.

The big roller coaster frightened the boy. His legs started shaking as he stepped on the ride.

a)

calmed

b)

scared

c)

very cold

d)

huge

180.

The gap in the fence provided enough space for the dog to slip out and escape.

a)

covering

b)

treat

c)

hole

d)

broken

181.

They gazed at the stars for hours. There were so many of them, it was hard to take their eyes off!

a)

shouted

b)

counted

c)

a long look

d)

a short look

182.

The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky.It was almost as bright as day!

a)

glitter

b)

darken

c)

cover

d)

lighten up

183.

I seldom see fireflies at night anymore. There are only a few of them flying around my house.

a)

all the time

b)

never

c)

often

d)

always

184.

The aroma of a fresh backed pie made my stomach growl.

a)

feeling

b)

apples

c)

smell

d)

taste

185.

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

186.

There are small yellow flowers growing in the field by the school. Please be careful not to trample the flowers as you walk across the field. Watch each step you take so the school can keep these pretty flowers safe.


What does the word trample mean in this paragraph?

a)

pick up

b)

jump over

c)

step on

d)

throw down

187.

We are always very careful around Mr. Sutton's dog Buster. The neighbors say the dog is vicious. Buster runs to the fence and barks at us, so we are a little scared of him.


Based on the context clues in the paragraph, what is the meaning of vicious?

a)

sweet

b)

playful

c)

fun to be around

d)

very mean

188.

Amber took a cookie away from her little sister. She tried to conceal the cookie by putting it in her pocket. She did not want her mom to see it.


What is the meaning of the word conceal?

a)

hide

b)

take

c)

eat

d)

tease

189.

Monica always loses when she plays checkers with her older brother Greg. Today, she hopes to finally defeat him. Monica believes that she can finally win.


The word defeat most likely means

a)

lose

b)

play

c)

beat

d)

give

190.

Campbell finished her second piece of cake. She reached for another piece, but her mother stopped her. She said that Campbell had eaten sufficient pieces of cake for one day.


What does the word sufficient mean?

a)

delicious

b)

enough

c)

large

d)

small

191.

Grandma loves to buy Shelby attractive dresses with bows and flowers. Shelby likes to wear the lovely dresses Grandma buys.


Attractive most likely means

a)

old

b)

scratchy

c)

pretty

d)

extra

192.

Our dog Twizzler keeps running away. We keep him confined, but he always finds a way out of the backyard. He likes to dig under the fence.


The word confined most likely means the same as

a)

shut in

b)

loose

c)

well fed

d)

away

193.

Belinda is very cautious when she crosses the street. She does not want to get hit by a car. She always looks both ways. She walks across when the street is clear.


What is the meaning of cautious in the passage above?

a)

excited

b)

tired

c)

angry

d)

careful

194.

Scott could not find his glasses anywhere. He worried that he might have thrown them away when he was cleaning his room. He began to rummage through the garbage hoping that he would find them.


What does the word rummage mean?

a)

search

b)

fight

c)

run

d)

smell

195.

You must eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

unhealthy

b)

healthy

c)

delicious

196.

Beverages such as juice, water, and soda will be provided at the party.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

food

b)

party

c)

drinks

197.

My desk was messy and disorganized this morning, but now it is spotless.


Whatd does the underlined word mean?

a)

untidy

b)

smooth

c)

very clean

198.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

199.

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Wet

d)

Dry

200.

Context Clues:

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

201.

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

a)

harsh

b)

windy

c)

gentle

d)

pleasant

202.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

a)

select

b)

conceal

c)

organize

d)

flee

203.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
204.
The broccoli was disgusting. We hid it under our plates. What is disgusting?
a)
delicious
b)
yummy
c)
gross
d)
green
205.

The tiger, protecting her cub, snarled, spit, and bared her teeth at the zookeeper.


What does bared mean?

a)

licked

b)

showed

c)

hid

206.

Octopuses have no bones which makes them very flexible. They sometimes squeeze their bodies into empty bottles, cans, and even coconut shells.


What does flexible mean?

a)

colorful and bright

b)

dangerous

c)

able to bend shape easily

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