WorksheetsQueen of the Track Context Clues Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the word "vaulted"?
a)
The gymnast vaulted over the pommel horse with perfect form
b)
She vaulted the cookies into her mouth quickly
c)
The building vaulted into the sky
d)
They vaulted the books onto the shelf
2.
Read the sentence: "The relay races at the track meet were exciting." What does "relays" mean in this context?
a)
A type of message delivery
b)
A competition where teams take turns running
c)
A kind of electronic device
d)
A method of communication
3.
In which sentence is "tuition" used correctly?
a)
The tuition at the mall was very crowded
b)
Her tuition was perfect on the test
c)
The college tuition increased by $500 this year
d)
They paid tuition to use the swimming pool
4.
What does "campus" mean in the sentence: "The new students toured the campus to learn where their classes would be held"?
a)
A type of camping ground
b)
The school grounds and buildings
c)
A large field
d)
A parking area
5.
Which sentence uses "toll" correctly?
a)
The toll of studying late made her tired the next day
b)
She had to toll her homework to school
c)
The toll rang loudly in the church
d)
They toll every day at the same time
6.
Read the sentence: "The pioneers faced many hardships during their journey west." What does "hardships" mean?
a)
Good fortune
b)
Easy paths
c)
Difficult challenges
d)
Happy times
7.
In which sentence is "proclaimed" used correctly?
a)
She proclaimed her sandwich for lunch
b)
The mayor proclaimed it would be a city-wide holiday
c)
They proclaimed the shoes until they were clean
d)
He proclaimed the car into the garage
8.
What does "clear" mean in the sentence: "The horse needed to clear the fence to win the competition"?
a)
To make transparent
b)
To jump over
c)
To clean thoroughly
d)
To understand completely
9.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "dainty"?
a)
The dainty truck drove down the street
b)
She held the teacup in a dainty manner
c)
The dainty rock fell from the mountain
d)
He played dainty basketball in the gym
10.
What does "segregation" mean in this context: "During the Civil Rights Movement, people fought against segregation in schools"?
a)
Integration of different groups
b)
Separation based on race
c)
Educational reform
d)
School buildings
11.
Which example shows the correct use of "anonymous"?
a)
The anonymous building was very tall
b)
She made an anonymous cake for dessert
c)
The letter was signed anonymous, with no name attached
d)
They played anonymous games in the park
12.
Read the sentence: "The campus bookstore charged high prices for textbooks." What does "campus" mean here?
a)
Located in the city
b)
Connected to the college
c)
Open to the public
d)
Near the parking lot
13.
In which sentence is "toll" used correctly?
a)
The long hike took its toll on her energy
b)
She toll the bell loudly
c)
They toll down the street
d)
The toll was very sunny today
14.
What does "hardships" mean in the sentence: "The family faced financial hardships after losing their jobs"?
a)
Good luck
b)
Easy times
c)
Difficult situations
d)
Happy moments
15.
Which sentence uses "proclaimed" correctly?
a)
She proclaimed the dishes in the sink
b)
The teacher proclaimed the test results to the class
c)
They proclaimed the car with soap
d)
He proclaimed the shoes on his feet
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