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WorksheetsUsing Context Clues for Meaning
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
As James ran towards the goal on the soccer field, he suddenly rolled his ankle and fell painfully to the ground. He grimaced, clutching his ankle in pain. Grimaced means __________.
smiled
laughed
frowned
walked
Mya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her timidity made it hard for her to make new friends. Introvert means_________________.
a new student
class clown
outsider
shy person
The meticulous student always double-checked his work before submitting it.
careless
attentive to detail
lazy
hasty
The dilapidated old house was in desperate need of repair.
run down
new and well-maintained
spacious and luxurious
modern and stylish
The audacious explorer was not afraid to venture into unknown territories.
fearful and timid
brave and daring
cautious and careful
unadventurous and unexciting
What type of context clue?
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
What type of context clue?
Sometimes studying for math tests feels FUTILE, or useless, because my scores don't seem to get better.
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
What type of context clue?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
The Definition or an Example is given
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
Inference - you have to put clues together
What context clue would you use to figure out the meaning on the underlined word?
Definition
Restatement or Synonym
Comparison
Example
Contrast or antonym
Using the EXAMPLE context clue, define the underlined word: Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse, such as apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost.
Happiness
Regret
Hope
Using the Restatement or Synonym context clue defined the underlined word.
The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
Causing great pain
Exciting and quick paced
Turning and curving
Unbelievable; in shock
Which of the following is NOT a type of Context Clue?
Synonym
Antonym
Example
Overstatement
What type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The arid climate of the desert made it difficult for plants to grow, as it was extremely dry and hot."
A) Definition or Example
B) Synonym
C) Antonym
D) Inference
Using the context clue in the sentence, what does the word "benevolent" mean? "The benevolent teacher always helped students after class, showing her kindness and generosity."
A) Mean
B) Generous
C) Strict
D) Indifferent
Which sentence uses a context clue to define the word "gregarious"?
A) The gregarious student sat alone at lunch.
B) The gregarious student loved socializing and making new friends.
C) The gregarious student was shy and reserved.
D) The gregarious student disliked parties and gatherings.
