WorksheetsContext Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Definition/Restatement
Comparison/Example
Contrast
Cause and Effect
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
easily noticed
beautiful
sleeping
Context Clues:
After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.
Sad
Angry
Wet
Dry
This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.
Easy
Sweet
Difficult
Smart
These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word
domain specific vocabulary
synonym
context clues
antonym
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated" using context clues: "After hearing the good news about her promotion, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling all day."
Sad
Angry
Overjoyed
Confused
While exploring a dense forest, Sarah stumbled upon a quaint, abandoned cottage. The word "quaint" most likely means:
Modern and stylish
Old-fashioned and charming
Large and imposing
Broken and useless
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."
Careless
Alert
Sleepy
Distracted
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."
Modern
Useful
Outdated
Popular
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."
Disinterested
Curious
Silent
Bored
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize? Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Definition/Restatement
Comparison/Example
Contrast
Cause and Effect
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
easily noticed
beautiful
sleeping
angry
Context Clues: After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.
Sad
Angry
Wet
Dry
This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.
Easy
Sweet
Difficult
Smart
These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word.
domain specific vocabulary
synonym
context clues
antonym
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "elated" using context clues: "After hearing the good news about her promotion, Maria felt elated and couldn't stop smiling all day."
Sad
Angry
Overjoyed
Confused
While exploring a dense forest, Sarah stumbled upon a quaint, abandoned cottage. The word "quaint" most likely means:
Modern and stylish
Old-fashioned and charming
Large and imposing
Broken and useless
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the following sentence: "The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night, watching for any signs of trouble."
Careless
Alert
Sleepy
Distracted
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "obsolete" using context clues: "With the advent of new technology, many old devices have become obsolete."
Modern
Useful
Outdated
Popular
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "inquisitive" in the following sentence: "The inquisitive student asked many questions during the lecture, eager to learn more about the topic."
Disinterested
Curious
Silent
Bored
