WorksheetsContext Clues 4/14/26
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
The word grimace means...
Based on context clues in the passage, migrate means _____________.
Phil was very happy to learn that his tumor was benign and would not make him sick.
Looking at the sentence above, what is the definition of benign?
A. deadly
B. painful
C. large
D. harmless
David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
My next door neighbor's house is vacant, because they moved out last week.
"vacant" means:
empty
ugly
beautiful
funny
That guy is very uncouth and always cuts in line at the store.
"uncouth" means:
polite
slow
rude
kind
Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and dies. What does the word precipitation mean in this sentence?
fertilizer
planting
rain
plants
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
Many of the parents in the bleachers began to jeer the referee because they didn't agree with his call.
to yell at or speak at rudely
to avoid
lively
to associate closely, as in friendship
John was an extrovert who enjoyed being with crowds of people and seemed to feed off their energy. The more people he was around, the louder, friendlier, and more lively he became.
What is the meaning of the word extrovert in the selection above?
someone who is shy
someone who is outgoing
someone who is strange
someone who is cruel
The floors of the cafeteria were squalid. They were covered with spilled grease, crumbs of food, and bits of notebook paper.
What is the meaning of the word squalid in the selection above?
colorful
maintained
dirty
proper
As soon as he got his brand new car, Jerry drove over to Mark's house to flaunt it. He didn't often get the opportunity to make his buddy jealous.
What is the meaning of the word flaunt in the selection above?
to see
to try out
to wash
to show off
The lake was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents, chemicals, and pesticides from the nearby factories and farms.
What is the meaning of the word noxious in the sentence above?
annoying
harmful
cleansing
delightful
"My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach." - what does the word "loathes" mean in this sentence?
extreme love of something
eats eagerly
prepares or cooks
extreme dislike
The principal need to curtail his speech to the school because it was almost 3:15 and the students needed to go home.
Cut short
Increase
prolong
strengthen
