WorksheetsContext Clues Lessons
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Fill in the following sentence:
Everyone was relaxed and _______________ at the picnic.
antisocial
deft
convivial
aghast
Although the flight attendant on my trip was not very amiable, I was able to overlook her unpleasant personality since I was so excited about my vacation. What does amiable mean as it is used in this sentence?
Cold
Disagreeable
Friendly
Irritable
When Cassie forgot to do her final project, she tried to come up with a plausible excuse her teacher would believe and not question.
What does plausible mean as it is used in this sentence?
Believable
Impossible
Irrational
Unreasonable
As a young child, the award-winning singer had a proclivity for music so his parents signed him up for lessons and he became a professional at the age of 8.
What does proclivity mean as it is used in this sentence?
Approval
Ingrained Opposition
Natural inclination
Respect
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."
Careless
Alert
Sleepy
Distracted
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the following sentence: "The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect before considering the piece complete."
Careless
Thorough
Quick
Lazy
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "candid" in the following sentence: "She appreciated his candid feedback, even though it was sometimes hard to hear."
Dishonest
Polite
Frank
Secretive
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."
Disinterested
Curious
Silent
Bored
Determine the meaning of the word "tenacious" using context clues: "Her tenacious spirit kept her going, even when the odds were against her."
Lazy
Persistent
Indifferent
Weak
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."
Modern
Useful
Outdated
Popular
Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the following sentence: "He was a gregarious person, always enjoying the company of others and thriving in social settings."
Shy
Sociable
Quiet
Reserved
The football player was a voracious eater who could easily eat three large pizzas at dinner.
What does voracious mean as it is used in this sentence?
To quench
Being satisfied
A full feeling
Having a huge appetite
What does gregarious mean as it is used in this sentence?
Aloof
Hostile
Introverted
Sociable
When I am engrossed in a book, I can ignore everyone and everything around me.
What does engrossed mean as it is used in this sentence?
annoyed by
absorbed in
distinterested in
turned out
What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated when she received the good news'?
A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Confused
Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'melancholy' in the sentence: 'After the movie ended, a feeling of melancholy lingered in the air.'
A) Happiness
B) Sadness
C) Excitement
D) Anger
What does 'arduous' mean in the sentence: 'Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, but they finally reached the top'?
A) Easy
B) Difficult
C) Quick
D) Boring
Determine the meaning of 'serene' using context clues: 'The lake was serene, with not a ripple on its surface.'
A) Chaotic
B) Calm
C) Noisy
D) Rough
What does 'jubilant' mean in the sentence: 'The team was jubilant after winning the championship'?
A) Disappointed
B) Indifferent
C) Joyful
D) Angry
Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'frugal' in the sentence: 'He was frugal with his money, always looking for the best deals.'
A) Wasteful
B) Thrifty
C) Generous
D) Reckless
What does 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leaving everyone confused about what to do next'?
A) Clear
B) Vague
C) Simple
D) Direct
Determine the meaning of 'resilient' using context clues: 'Despite the setbacks, she remained resilient and continued to pursue her goals.'
A) Fragile
B) Persistent
C) Weak
D) Unstable
What does 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent stranger helped the lost child find her way home'?
A) Cruel
B) Kind
C) Selfish
D) Indifferent
Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'cumbersome' in the sentence: 'The cumbersome package was difficult to carry up the stairs.'
A) Light
B) Heavy
C) Small
D) Easy
What does 'ephemeral' mean in the sentence: 'The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments'?
A) Permanent
B) Brief
C) Endless
D) Long-lasting
