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Word MEanings

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which words have the same meaning as the underlined words in this sentence?


Ali found his umbrella under his bed.

a)

near the bed

b)

above the bed

c)

below the bed

d)

behind the bed

2.

What is the root (base) word in sleeping?

a)

ing

b)

rest

c)

sleepy

d)

sleep

3.

What is the root (base) word in joyful?

a)

joy

b)

ful

c)

happy

d)

joyful

4.

What is the root (base) word in mover?

a)

er

b)

ing

c)

move

d)

mover

5.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


Sam’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had confiscated.

a)

broken

b)

hid

c)

taken away

d)

charged

6.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


The math test was so grueling, Tammy felt sweat come down her forehead.

a)

difficult

b)

easy

c)

long

d)

fun

7.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


I was so parched, I drank an entire gallon of water.

a)

tired

b)

thirsty

c)

full

d)

happy

8.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


The delicious aroma of the apple pie made my mouth water.

a)

taste

b)

amount

c)

size

d)

smell

9.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


It was Alan’s first day on the job and he was a novice.

a)

expert

b)

beginner

c)

skilled

d)

friendly

10.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


The woman’s large hat and sunglasses concealed her face.

a)

hid

b)

showed

c)

revealed

d)

great

11.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


If you want to get a 100% on your test, it is crucial that you study.

a)

proud

b)

important

c)

hard

d)

great

12.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


We scrambled to get out of the way of the tornado.

a)

slowed down

b)

hurried

c)

quietly

d)

great

13.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


Jeff pleaded with his mom for a taste of the apple pie.

a)

asked her

b)

smiled

c)

quietly

d)

begged her

14.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.


I skipped breakfast so I felt famished by lunchtime

a)

full

b)

starving

c)

thirsty

d)

happy