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Context Clues Lessons

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the following sentence:


Everyone was relaxed and _______________ at the picnic.

a)

antisocial

b)

deft

c)

convivial

d)

aghast

2.

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?

a)

Cold

b)

Disagreeable

c)

Friendly

d)

Irritable

3.

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?

a)

Believable

b)

Impossible

c)

Irrational

d)

Unreasonable

4.

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?

a)

Approval

b)

Ingrained Opposition

c)

Natural inclination

d)

Respect

5.

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."

a)

Careless

b)

Alert

c)

Sleepy

d)

Distracted

6.

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."

a)

Careless

b)

Thorough

c)

Quick

d)

Lazy

7.

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."

a)

Dishonest

b)

Polite

c)

Frank

d)

Secretive

8.

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."

a)

Disinterested

b)

Curious

c)

Silent

d)

Bored

9.

Determine the meaning of the word "tenacious" using context clues: "Her tenacious spirit kept her going, even when the odds were against her."

a)

Lazy

b)

Persistent

c)

Indifferent

d)

Weak

10.

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."

a)

Modern

b)

Useful

c)

Outdated

d)

Popular

11.

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."

a)

Shy

b)

Sociable

c)

Quiet

d)

Reserved

12.

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?

a)

To quench

b)

Being satisfied

c)

A full feeling

d)

Having a huge appetite

13.

What does gregarious mean as it is used in this sentence?

a)

Aloof

b)

Hostile

c)

Introverted

d)

Sociable

14.

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?

a)

annoyed by

b)

absorbed in

c)

distinterested in

d)

turned out

15.

What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated when she received the good news'?

a)

A) Sad

b)

B) Joyful

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Confused

16.

Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'melancholy' in the sentence: 'After the movie ended, a feeling of melancholy lingered in the air.'

a)

A) Happiness

b)

B) Sadness

c)

C) Excitement

d)

D) Anger

17.

What does 'arduous' mean in the sentence: 'Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, but they finally reached the top'?

a)

A) Easy

b)

B) Difficult

c)

C) Quick

d)

D) Boring

18.

Determine the meaning of 'serene' using context clues: 'The lake was serene, with not a ripple on its surface.'

a)

A) Chaotic

b)

B) Calm

c)

C) Noisy

d)

D) Rough

19.

What does 'jubilant' mean in the sentence: 'The team was jubilant after winning the championship'?

a)

A) Disappointed

b)

B) Indifferent

c)

C) Joyful

d)

D) Angry

20.

Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'frugal' in the sentence: 'He was frugal with his money, always looking for the best deals.'

a)

A) Wasteful

b)

B) Thrifty

c)

C) Generous

d)

D) Reckless

21.

What does 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leaving everyone confused about what to do next'?

a)

A) Clear

b)

B) Vague

c)

C) Simple

d)

D) Direct

22.

Determine the meaning of 'resilient' using context clues: 'Despite the setbacks, she remained resilient and continued to pursue her goals.'

a)

A) Fragile

b)

B) Persistent

c)

C) Weak

d)

D) Unstable

23.

What does 'benevolent' mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent stranger helped the lost child find her way home'?

a)

A) Cruel

b)

B) Kind

c)

C) Selfish

d)

D) Indifferent

24.

Using context clues, infer the meaning of 'cumbersome' in the sentence: 'The cumbersome package was difficult to carry up the stairs.'

a)

A) Light

b)

B) Heavy

c)

C) Small

d)

D) Easy

25.

What does 'ephemeral' mean in the sentence: 'The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments'?

a)

A) Permanent

b)

B) Brief

c)

C) Endless

d)

D) Long-lasting