Free Printable Contextual Clues

1.

If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!

a)

follow

b)

reduce

c)

behind

d)

buy

2.

The following sentence uses examples as a clue.

a)

This water is lukewarm, so I can drink it without hurting my tongue.

b)

Exorbitant cars like Masserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and even Bugatti can only be purchased by special orders.

c)

I don't like going to a crowded concert because there are too many people jamming the place up.

3.

Dissipated means

a)

increased

b)

lessened

4.

The crab clung tenaciously to the boulder in strange defiance of the battering waves smashing relentlessly again and again.

Which word means to be determined?

a)

tenacious

b)

relentless

c)

defiant

5.

The following sentence uses definition as a clue.

a)

An armadillo is a mammal with a thick leathery armour shell.

b)

Staying at a five-star hotel such as Hilton, Pullman and Avani can make you enjoy your holiday more.

c)

The two brothers are so different from each other; one is very introvert and the other is very talkative and friendly.

6.

Father and son looked forlornly at each other, intensely aware of the deep hurt and the heavy burden borne by the other. Then, as suddenly as it had come, the old man’s anger dissipated and he was filled with a deep remorse. They walked on in silence, each awaiting the response of the other.

What does forlornly mean?

(a)

7.

“What’s the use of trying!” Guoheng exclaimed in a distraught voice. Stunned and devastated, he gripped his ‘O’ level result slip tightly in his hands, staring at it, seeing and yet not seeing, oblivious to all the excitement buzzing around him. Fate had dealt a cruel blow on him!

Distraught means

a)

worried

b)

crazy

c)

happy

d)

confused

8.

“What’s the use of trying!” Guoheng exclaimed in a distraught voice. Stunned and devastated, he gripped his ‘O’ level result slip tightly in his hands, staring at it, seeing and yet not seeing, oblivious to all the excitement buzzing around him. Fate had dealt a cruel blow on him!

Devastated means

a)

distressed

b)

obsessed

c)

stressed

d)

relaxed

9.

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with its connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

a)

it is fuzzy and will bite you

b)

it is everywhere

c)

it costs too much money

d)

it causes rashes

10.

What is the meaning of contextual clues?

a)

Finding the clues in context

b)

Guessing the clues in context

c)

Guessing the meaning from the clues in context

11.

Synonyms are ______.

a)

words with similar meanings

b)

words with opposite meanings

12.

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

a)

it sounds like a train

b)

it is not harmful

c)

it helps you win

d)

it doesn't last long

13.

“What’s the use of trying!” Guoheng exclaimed in a distraught voice. Stunned and devastated, he gripped his ‘O’ level result slip tightly in his hands, staring at it, seeing and yet not seeing, oblivious to all the excitement buzzing around him. Fate had dealt a cruel blow on him!

Oblivious means

a)

crazy

b)

careless

c)

unaware

d)

funny

Contextual Clues

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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