WorksheetsUsing Context Clues to Determine Meaning
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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She needs to write her name on the soccer ball with a permanent marker, so it doesn't rub off.
temporary
forever
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His parents hired a magician to do magic tricks at the party for everyone's amusement.
fun, entertainment
payment
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Since she didn't show up to the dress rehearsal, she didn't know what to do on the day of the performance.
stage
practice
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Plants won't grow unless they get an adequate amount of water. If you give them too much water or too little water, they may die.
enough
enormous
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You should brainstorm many solutions to your problem. That way, if one doesn't work, you'll have more solutions to try.
work hard
think of ideas, options
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He went to the store, so he could exchange the shirt for another size that fit.
give back and get another in its place
buy
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She found some real bargains at the shoe store. Everything was so cheap!
interesting things
sales
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She likes to browse the toy aisles at Target to discover any new toys she should add to her wish list.
avoid
to look at and see what is there
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It looks like he hastily got dressed for school this morning. His socks don't match and he forgot to brush his hair.
too quickly, carelessly
carefully
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His reaction to the news was not good. He started to cry.
response
written letter
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Football is a very physical sport. There's running, kicking, throwing and tackling.
using mostly your mind
using mostly your body
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Let's barter at lunch. I'll take your cupcake for these two cookies.
trade
create or make
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red. The detective was meticulous in his investigation, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
careless
thorough
quick
lazy
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red. The teacher's explanation was so convoluted that the students were more confused than before.
simple
complicated
boring
clear
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red. Despite the inclement weather, the soccer match continued as planned.
pleasant
stormy
hot
dry
