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Identifying Types of Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The arboretum, a place where trees and plants are grown for study and display, is a beautiful spot for a walk."

a)

Example

b)

Definition

c)

Comparison

d)

Contrast

2.

Identify the meaning of the word "gregarious" using context clues: "Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties and social gatherings, Mark preferred solitude."

a)

Shy

b)

Sociable

c)

Intelligent

d)

Quiet

3.

What type of context clue is used in the sentence? "The dessert was delectable; for example, the chocolate cake melted in your mouth."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Cause and Effect

4.

Determine the meaning of "frugal" from the context: "She was frugal, unlike her brother who spent money carelessly."

a)

Wasteful

b)

Generous

c)

Thrifty

d)

Wealthy

5.

Which type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The weather was inclement, meaning it was stormy and unpleasant."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Contrast

6.

What does "melancholy" mean in this sentence? "The melancholy music made everyone feel sad and reflective."

a)

Joyful

b)

Sad

c)

Loud

d)

Exciting

7.

Identify the type of context clue: "The two friends were as different as night and day; one was outgoing, while the other was reserved."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Contrast

8.

What does "arduous" mean in this context? "The hike was arduous, requiring great effort and endurance."

a)

Easy

b)

Difficult

c)

Short

d)

Fun

9.

Which type of context clue is used here? "The plant is hydrophilic, which means it thrives in water-rich environments."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Cause and Effect

10.

Infer the meaning of "meticulous" from the context: "Her meticulous nature was evident in her perfectly organized desk."

a)

Careless

b)

Messy

c)

Thorough

d)

Quick

11.

Identify the type of context clue: "The athlete was exhausted after the marathon, similar to how one feels after a long day of work."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Contrast

12.

What does "benevolent" mean in this sentence? "The benevolent donor gave a large sum to the charity."

a)

Selfish

b)

Kind

c)

Wealthy

d)

Unknown

13.

Which type of context clue is used in the sentence? "The storm caused the power outage, leaving the entire neighborhood in darkness."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Cause and Effect

14.

Determine the meaning of "elated" from the context: "She was elated when she heard the good news, jumping up and down with joy."

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Overjoyed

d)

Confused

15.

Identify the type of context clue: "The fabric was coarse, unlike the smooth silk she was used to."

a)

Definition

b)

Example

c)

Comparison

d)

Contrast

16.

The rabbit, like a flash of lightning, darted across the field.

a)

Example

b)

Definition

c)

Inference

d)

Synonym

17.

The novel was filled with suspense, making it a thrilling and exhilarating read.

a)

Example

b)

Definition

c)

Inference

d)

Cause and Effect

18.

As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

What type of context clue is used in the sentence?

a)

SYNONYMS

b)

CAUSE & EFFECT

c)

COMPARISON

d)

EXAMPLE

19.

In contrast to Mary’s joyfulness, John’s

despondency really worries his parents.


What type of context clue is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Definition

c)

Antonym/Contrast

d)

Example

20.

Many species went extinct for unknown reasons so many types of animals are no longer found on earth.


What type of context clue is used in the sentence?

a)

Synonym

b)

Example

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

General/Inference