WorksheetsVocabulary with Context Clues
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are context clues?
Words with the same meaning.
Words with opposite meanings.
Hints or clues in a reading that help us find the meaning of unknown words.
Clues to solve a crime.
What is an explanation?
Words with opposite meaning.
Words before or after an unknown word that help explain an unknown word.
Words with the same meaning.
Words that sound the same but different meanings.
Some types of context clues are?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
All of the above
What are examples?
What the story is mostly about.
Words with opposite meanings.
Where the story takes place.
Words usually right after an unknown word that give an example of the unknown word.
Use the Vocabulary: Context Clue chart to match the following:
Text around a word and/or sentence may include the meaning of the word.
Definition
By giving examples of what something is, we can determine the meaning of an unknown word.
Example
Morphemes such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words may be good clues to determine what the word may mean.
Word Part
a word that means the same as the unknown word may be included in a sentence, or one nearby.
Synonym
There may be a word that means the opposite, of the unknown word.
Antonym
Despite his reputation for being cantankerous, Mr. Johnson donated generously to local charities.
Unfriendly and quarrelsome
Cheerful and friendly
Indifferent and uninterested
Meticulous and detailed
A "belligerent" person is likely to be:
Peaceful
Aggressive
Friendly
Indifferent
A rendition is: (a)
A legal term for surrender
A performance or interpretation
A type of painting
A mathematical formula
Define Context clues
Authors will include an explanation of the word’s meaning through the definition.
the literal definition of a word.
writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.
hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The class decided to exhibit the science projects during Parent Teacher Conferences.
lose
eat
show
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
When Meagan was the interim president of the garden club, she handled all the club business for the five months before a new president was elected.
temporary
permanent
interesting
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.”
What does the word shrouded mean?
covered
ruined
bounced
invisible
Jared had a burning desire to play in the NBA, but he was pragmatic enough to realize that his lack of height and many basketball injuries in college might make his goal impossible to achieve. The word pragmatic means:
nonsensical
hopeful
realistic
lack of common sense
Even though the administration tried to stifle student opposition to the new uniform code, they managed to express their concerns by carrying signs and speaking at the school board meeting. The word stifle means:
to stop
to sniff
a minor or unimportant point
to encourage
Because she only gave the contract a cursory glance, Dina didn't realize that she had agreed to pay a penalty if she changed her cell phone company within the next two years. The word cursory means:
a sideways look
thoroughly read
quickly, without attention
impulsive decision
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
popular
out-dated
round
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!
simple
beautiful
detailed
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
weak
good
believable
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play the most complicated songs.
trained
natural
unnatural
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The abandoned house was overrun with vermin including rats, mice, and bugs. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
mammals
birds
pests
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
The new sculpture was 20 feet tall. The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city. What is the correct meaning of the underlined word?
tiny
attractive
giant
What does the word 'benevolent' mean in the following sentence? 'The benevolent woman donated a large sum of money to the orphanage.'
A) Kind and generous
B) Wealthy and powerful
C) Young and energetic
D) Old and wise
In the sentence 'The detective was able to deduce the suspect's location from the clues left behind,' what does the word 'deduce' mean?
A) To guess randomly
B) To conclude from evidence
C) To ignore completely
D) To ask for help
What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous' in the sentence: 'She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect'?
A) Careless and hasty
B) Thorough and precise
C) Quick and efficient
D) Lazy and indifferent
Based on context clues, what does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'He was elated when he heard the news of his promotion'?
A) Sad and disappointed
B) Angry and frustrated
C) Overjoyed and excited
D) Calm and relaxed
