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Context Clues Using Ideas

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?

a)

Look for clues in the sentence

b)

Ask your teacher

c)

Look it up in the dictionary

d)

Skip it

2.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

a)

remove

b)

call

c)

explain

3.

Using context clues, what does the word candid mean?

My mother was candid. She always shares her ideas honestly.

a)

serious

b)

honest

c)

questioning

d)

indecisive

4.

Using context clues, what does the word stupendous mean?

a)

stupdenous

b)

untrained

c)

very good

d)

mediocre

5.

Using context clues, what does the word apt mean?

Peter was likely to be late and apt to forget necessary supplies as well.

a)

honest

b)

aggressive

c)

unwilling to change

d)

very likely

6.

When you encounter an unfamiliar word in a text, what is the first step you should take?

a)

Look for context clues around the word

b)

Immediately consult a dictionary

c)

Ignore the word and continue reading

d)

Ask someone else for the meaning

7.

What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated when she heard the good news'?

a)

Sad

b)

Confused

c)

Joyful

d)

Angry

8.

In the sentence 'The cat was agile, leaping effortlessly from one surface to another,' what does 'agile' mean?

a)

Clumsy

b)

Quick and nimble

c)

Lazy

d)

Heavy

9.

What is the meaning of 'melancholy' in the sentence: 'The rainy day made him feel melancholy'?

a)

Joyful

b)

Sad

c)

Excited

d)

Angry

10.

In the sentence 'The teacher's explanation was concise and easy to understand,' what does 'concise' mean?

a)

Lengthy

b)

Complicated

c)

Brief

d)

Confusing

11.

What does 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leading to different interpretations'?

a)

Clear

b)

Unclear

c)

Simple

d)

Direct

12.

In the sentence 'The athlete was resilient, bouncing back quickly from injuries,' what does 'resilient' mean?

a)

Weak

b)

Strong and quick to recover

c)

Lazy

d)

Unmotivated

13.

What does 'meticulous' mean in the sentence: 'She was meticulous in her work, paying attention to every detail'?

a)

Careless

b)

Detailed and careful

c)

Quick

d)

Lazy

14.

In the sentence 'The novel was intriguing, keeping readers engaged until the end,' what does 'intriguing' mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Fascinating

c)

Confusing

d)

Simple

15.

What does 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent man donated a large sum to charity'?

a)

Selfish

b)

Kind and generous

c)

Greedy

d)

Indifferent

16.

In the sentence 'The decision was unanimous, with everyone in agreement,' what does 'unanimous' mean?

a)

Divided

b)

In complete agreement

c)

Confused

d)

Uncertain

17.

What does 'obsolete' mean in the sentence: 'The technology was obsolete, replaced by newer models'?

a)

Modern

b)

Outdated

c)

Expensive

d)

Rare

18.

In the sentence 'The landscape was picturesque, resembling a beautiful painting,' what does 'picturesque' mean?

a)

Ugly

b)

Beautiful and scenic

c)

Boring

d)

Plain

19.

What does 'candid' mean in the sentence: 'He was candid in his feedback, offering honest opinions'?

a)

Dishonest

b)

Honest and straightforward

c)

Confused

d)

Indirect

20.

In the sentence 'The weather was inclement, with heavy rain and strong winds,' what does 'inclement' mean?

a)

Calm

b)

Stormy and harsh

c)

Warm

d)

Pleasant

21.

What does 'arduous' mean in the sentence: 'The hike was arduous, taking all day to complete'?

a)

Easy

b)

Difficult and tiring

c)

Short

d)

Relaxing

22.

In the sentence 'The speech was eloquent, moving the audience to tears,' what does 'eloquent' mean?

a)

Inarticulate

b)

Fluent and persuasive

c)

Boring

d)

Confusing

23.

What does 'frivolous' mean in the sentence: 'The lawsuit was dismissed as frivolous, lacking serious purpose'?

a)

Serious

b)

Trivial and silly

c)

Important

d)

Complex

24.

In the sentence 'The artist was innovative, creating unique and original works,' what does 'innovative' mean?

a)

Unoriginal

b)

Creative and new

c)

Boring

d)

Traditional

25.

What does 'prudent' mean in the sentence: 'It was a prudent decision to save money for emergencies'?

a)

Reckless

b)

Wise and careful

c)

Impulsive

d)

Careless