WorksheetsMultiple Meaning Words Context Clues
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
"She would fire me, and I would lose the freedom the dollar gave me, as well as the standing I had at home."
To be in an upright position on your feet
Position or reputation
To be still
"Perhaps he understood that what I wanted was a solution to the job, not an escape from it."
A liquid mixture
A way to solve a problem
The answer to a difficult math question
What does the word block mean in the sentence below?
Mike asked if the trash was going to block the path.
a group of buildings
a solid piece of something
to be in the way
to join something to wood
In which sentence does right mean the same as below?
Keyla helped because it was the right thing to do.
I drove to the end of the street and turned right
James said that we should leave right away
The right to free speech is an important idea
Stella always tries to do what is right
Use the context clues to determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.
Shelby served Jacob some French toast for breakfast. He ate it politely, even though he's not wild about French toast.
not well behaved
in a natural state
very enthusiastic
out of control
bend (bend) verb 1. to direct or turn in a particular direction 2. to force from a straight line to a curved or angular one 3. to fasten something 4. to change one’s thoughts
Sentence: Jasmine was positive that she was right about how many miles it was to Colorado; but she decided she could bend a little and for once, let her brother be right.
Which is the best definition of the word bend as it is used in the sentence?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
What does the word rock mean in the sentence?
The grandmother like to rock the baby to sleep.
a pebble or stone
to affect someone greatly
to move from side to side
a type of music
In which sentence does jam mean the same as below?
The photocopier beeped because it had a jam
Sofia was late to work because of a traffic jam
Rachel had to jam on the brakes to stop in time
Javon couldn't jam the sleeping bag back into its case.
Read the following sentence: 'The bank is located next to the river.' What does the word 'bank' mean in this sentence?
slope
financial institution
money storage
riverbed
In the sentence 'She wore a bright red bow in her hair,' what does the word 'bow' mean?
a type of shoe
decorative knot or ribbon
a type of hat
a type of weapon
What is the meaning of the word 'bat' in the sentence 'She swung the bat and hit the ball'?
a small flying mammal
a stick used to hit a ball
a type of bird
a wooden or metal club used in sports
In the sentence 'The teacher wrote on the board,' what does the word 'board' mean?
flat surface used for writing or displaying information
a type of food made from flour
a piece of wood used for cutting
a group of people with authority
What is the meaning of the word 'date' in the sentence 'They went on a date to the movies'?
social or romantic outing
a type of fabric
a type of fruit
a type of dance
What does the word 'bark' mean in the sentence 'The dog began to bark loudly at the stranger'?
A) The outer covering of a tree
B) A loud, sharp sound made by a dog
C) A type of boat
D) A type of candy
In which sentence does 'light' mean the same as below? 'The room was filled with light.'
A) She decided to light the candle.
B) The box was very light to carry.
C) The light in the room was very bright.
D) He wore a light jacket.
Use the context clues to determine the correct meaning of the underlined word. 'The artist used a bright palette to paint the landscape.'
A) A range of colors
B) A wooden board for mixing paints
C) A type of painting
D) A type of brush
What does the word 'seal' mean in the sentence 'The letter was sealed with wax'?
A) A marine animal
B) To close securely
C) A type of stamp
D) A type of envelope
In which sentence does 'spring' mean the same as below? 'The mattress had a broken spring.'
A) The flowers bloom in spring.
B) He decided to spring into action.
C) The spring in the mattress was broken.
D) She drank from the natural spring.
What does the word 'current' mean in the sentence 'The current was too strong for swimming'?
A) Happening now
B) A flow of water
C) A type of fruit
D) A type of electricity
In the sentence 'He had to duck to avoid hitting his head,' what does the word 'duck' mean?
A) A type of bird
B) To lower the head quickly
C) A type of game
D) A type of food
What is the meaning of the word 'trip' in the sentence 'He took a trip to the mountains'?
A) To stumble or fall
B) A journey or excursion
C) A type of dance
D) A type of mistake
In the sentence 'The band played a lively tune,' what does the word 'band' mean?
A) A strip of material
B) A group of musicians
C) A type of ring
D) A type of belt
What does the word 'crane' mean in the sentence 'The construction site used a crane to lift the beams'?
A) A type of bird
B) A machine for lifting heavy objects
C) A type of dance
D) A type of posture
In which sentence does 'bowl' mean the same as below? 'She poured cereal into the bowl.'
A) He went to the bowling alley.
B) The bowl was full of soup.
C) She decided to bowl a game.
D) The fruit was in a bowl.
What is the meaning of the word 'yard' in the sentence 'The children played in the yard'?
A) A unit of measurement
B) An area of land around a house
C) A type of fabric
D) A type of tool
