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Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
She needs to write her name on the soccer ball with a permanent marker, so it doesn't rub off.

a)

temporary

b)

forever

2.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
His parents hired a magician to do magic tricks at the party for everyone's amusement.

a)

fun, entertainment

b)

payment

3.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Since she didn't show up to the dress rehearsal, she didn't know what to do on the day of the performance.

a)

stage

b)

practice

4.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
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.

a)

enough

b)

enormous

5.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
You should brainstorm many solutions to your problem.  That way, if one doesn't work, you'll have more solutions to try.

a)

work hard

b)

think of ideas, options

6.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
He went to the store, so he could exchange the shirt for another size that fit.

a)

give back and get another in its place

b)

buy

7.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
She found some real bargains at the shoe store.  Everything was so cheap!

a)

interesting things

b)

sales

8.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
She likes to browse the toy aisles at Target to discover any new toys she should add to her wish list.

a)

avoid

b)

to look at and see what is there

9.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
It looks like he hastily got dressed for school this morning.  His socks don't match and he forgot to brush his hair.

a)

too quickly, carelessly

b)

carefully

10.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
His reaction to the news was not good.  He started to cry.

a)

response

b)

written letter

11.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Football is a very physical sport.  There's running, kicking, throwing and tackling.

a)

using mostly your mind

b)

using mostly your body

12.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.
Let's barter at lunch.  I'll take your cupcake for these two cookies.

a)

trade

b)

create or make

13.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red. The detective was meticulous in his investigation, ensuring no detail was overlooked.

a)

careless

b)

thorough

c)

quick

d)

lazy

14.

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.

a)

simple

b)

complicated

c)

boring

d)

clear

15.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red. Despite the inclement weather, the soccer match continued as planned.

a)

pleasant

b)

stormy

c)

hot

d)

dry