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Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

a)

Definition/Restatement

b)

Comparison/Example

c)

Contrast 

d)

Cause and Effect

2.

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

a)

easily noticed

b)

beautiful

c)

sleeping

3.

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Wet

d)

Dry

4.

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

5.

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word

a)

domain specific vocabulary

b)

synonym

c)

context clues

d)

antonym

6.

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."

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Overjoyed

d)

Confused

7.

While exploring a dense forest, Sarah stumbled upon a quaint, abandoned cottage. The word "quaint" most likely means:

a)

Modern and stylish

b)

Old-fashioned and charming

c)

Large and imposing

d)

Broken and useless

8.

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."

a)

Careless

b)

Alert

c)

Sleepy

d)

Distracted

9.

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."

a)

Modern

b)

Useful

c)

Outdated

d)

Popular

10.

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."

a)

Disinterested

b)

Curious

c)

Silent

d)

Bored

11.

Which context clue does the following sentence utilize? Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Definition/Restatement

b)

Comparison/Example

c)

Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

12.

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

a)

easily noticed

b)

beautiful

c)

sleeping

d)

angry

13.

Context Clues: After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Wet

d)

Dry

14.

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

15.

These help you find the meaning of a word; they are the words surrounding a word.

a)

domain specific vocabulary

b)

synonym

c)

context clues

d)

antonym

16.

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."

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Overjoyed

d)

Confused

17.

While exploring a dense forest, Sarah stumbled upon a quaint, abandoned cottage. The word "quaint" most likely means:

a)

Modern and stylish

b)

Old-fashioned and charming

c)

Large and imposing

d)

Broken and useless

18.

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."

a)

Careless

b)

Alert

c)

Sleepy

d)

Distracted

19.

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."

a)

Modern

b)

Useful

c)

Outdated

d)

Popular

20.

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."

a)

Disinterested

b)

Curious

c)

Silent

d)

Bored