WorksheetsContext Clues Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a homonym
a synonym
an antonym
an explanation
A context clue that explains the word's meaning is a ___________ context clue.
Inference
Example
Synonym
Defintion
Readers must ___________ when a word in a passage does not have clearly defined context clues.
rewrite the word
make an inference
try to think of examples
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars are part of our solar system.
definition
example
antonym
inference
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
definition
example
antonym
inference
What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?
When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
definition
inference
antonym
synonym
What do you call a word that has similar meaning?
sinonym
synoym
homonym
synonym
When I observe my sister, I can't help but notice how savvy she is. Shrewd and clever, she always makes good decisions. I find her inspirational and when I am around her, I strive to be like her.
Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?
"When I observed my sister"
"I find her"
"Shrewd and clever"
"as she is"
She gave a cordial greeting-so different from the cold, unfriendly words she had said before.
What is the meaning of the word "cordial" as it is used in the sentence above?
quiet and proud
angry and annoyed
happy and joyful
friendly and warm
The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped balloons before fleeing the party.
Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "irate"?
"fleeing"
"The clown"
"birthday cake"
"angrily smashed"
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so AFFABLE.
Unlike my BOISTEROUS older brother, I always wake up exhausted in the morning.
Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?
What does the word remote mean?
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?
Use the example context clue to select the best definition of the word "edifice."
Use the explanation context clue to select the best definition of the word "languidly."
Use the antonym clue to select the best definition of the word "vacuous."
Random trivia: How many days have you been in school if you've been here every day so far? Include today.
5
6
8
9
Random trivia: Which are true? Choose all that are right.
Sunday is the 1st of the month.
Labor Day weekend is next weekend.
Monday is a medallion redemption day.
You (students) shouldn't come to Curriculum Night.
