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Using Context Clues for Meaning

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the storm, supplies were quickly depleted, or used up, and could not be replaced. Define the underlined word.

a)

float

b)

waterless

c)

used up

d)

calm

2.

Unlike the plain and simple clothing worn by the townsfolk, the queen wore a crown and ornate robes. Define the underlined word.

a)

flower

b)

decorative

c)

used up

d)

simple

3.

The quiet mountains were serene, unlike the loud, noisy, and stressful city. Define the underlined word.

a)

peak

b)

stressful

c)

boisterous

d)

calm

4.

The boat was buoyant, so it did not sink when it was placed in water. Define the underlined word.

a)

decorative

b)

able to float

c)

calm

d)

peak

5.

The desert is an arid and dry landscape. Define the underlined word.

a)

decorative

b)

able to float

c)

money

d)

waterless

6.

The teacher told the class to solve the algorithm, the formula used to calculate the answer. The strategy used to determine the meaning of the underlined word was:

a)

Antonym Clue

b)

Synonym Clue

c)

Inference Clue

d)

Definition Clue

e)

Example Clue

7.

You should use Context clues when you need to find the______________.

a)

spelling of an unknown word

b)

meaning of an unknown word

c)

pronunciation of an unknown word

d)

origin of an unknown word

8.

When looking for Context Clues you should act like a _______________.

a)

scientist

b)

police officer

c)

detective

d)

doctor

9.

Context clues can be a ___________.

a)

definition/explanation

b)

synonym/restatement

c)

antonym/contrast

d)

all of the above

10.

You can only find context clues in the sentence the unknown word is in.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Using context clues will help you in the following subjects:

a)

Reading/Language Arts

b)

Math/Science

c)

Social Studies

d)

All of the above

12.

Dogs that have been mistreated are often wary around strangers. Eventually, however, they can learn to trust and love people again. Wary means______________.

a)

trusting

b)

cautious

c)

friendly

d)

sleepy

13.

The forest was __dense__, filled with thick trees and underbrush. Define the underlined word.

a)

A) sparse

b)

B) thick

c)

C) clear

d)

D) empty

14.

The __cacophony__ of the city was overwhelming, unlike the quiet countryside. Define the underlined word.

a)

A) silence

b)

B) harmony

c)

C) noise

d)

D) melody

15.

The __meticulous__ artist paid attention to every detail in his painting. Define the underlined word.

a)

A) careless

b)

B) detailed

c)

C) quick

d)

D) rough