Free Printable Context Clues Worksheets

1.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The girl was exhausted from hiking all day.

a)

happy

b)

tired

c)

hungry

2.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. I was parched, so I took a drink of water.

a)

happy

b)

hungry

c)

thirsty

3.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. Our leader showed us how to set up a tent.

a)

the last one

b)

teacher

c)

friend

4.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The water was too shallow to jump in.

a)

low

b)

steep

c)

rocky

5.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. Erin placed a generous portion of beans on my plate.

a)

small

b)

average

c)

a large

6.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The scenery was beautiful from on top of the hill.

a)

look of an area

b)

adventure

c)

plant

7.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. Bobby was delighted when he caught the fish.

a)

frightened

b)

upset

c)

happy

8.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. It’s imperative to pack water and snacks.

a)

minor

b)

important

c)

short

9.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The mailman delivered oodles of packages.

a)

few

b)

little

c)

many

10.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The sand was scorching my feet.

a)

warm

b)

hot

c)

cool

11.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. I made sure my answers were accurate.

a)

correct

b)

erased

c)

long

12.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. I put my glasses in a secure spot.

a)

high

b)

safe

c)

soft

13.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The students expressed their gratitude for lunch.

a)

thankfulness

b)

appetite

c)

help

14.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. I was astonished to see the work of art complete.

a)

happy

b)

tired

c)

surprised

15.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. We cleaned the grimy kitchen floor.

a)

dirty

b)

bright

c)

smooth

16.

Read each sentence and using the clues circle the definition of the bold word. The cat was curious about the box.

a)

hungry

b)

wondered

c)

surprised

17.

Read the story. Use the clues in the story to figure out the unknown word. Passage: My Zem — For my fifth birthday I got a new zem to ride. I rode my zem everyday in the yard. After several months of practice my dad said I was ready to ride my zem without the training wheels. I wrecked my zem a few times, but I finally got the hang of it. My dad and I ride our zems all over the neighborhood. What is a zem?

a)

A bicycle

b)

A skateboard

c)

A scooter

d)

A horse

18.

Read the story. Use the clues in the story to figure out the unknown word. Passage: My Zem — For my fifth birthday I got a new zem to ride. I rode my zem everyday in the yard. After several months of practice my dad said I was ready to ride my zem without the training wheels. I wrecked my zem a few times, but I finally got the hang of it. My dad and I ride our zems all over the neighborhood. What helped you understand the meaning of a zem?

a)

Clues such as training wheels, riding in the yard, and practicing until I could ride it well

b)

Mention of birthdays only

c)

Hints about the weather

d)

Clues about feeding and grooming it like a pet

19.

Read the story. Use the clues in the story to figure out the unknown word. Passage: My Zem — For my fifth birthday I got a new zem to ride. I rode my zem everyday in the yard. After several months of practice my dad said I was ready to ride my zem without the training wheels. I wrecked my zem a few times, but I finally got the hang of it. My dad and I ride our zems all over the neighborhood. Which scenario best matches a time you rode a zem, using the actual word that zem is taking the place of in the story?

a)

Riding a bicycle around the neighborhood

b)

Riding a horse on a trail

c)

Skateboarding at the park

d)

Driving a car to school

20.

Read the story. Use the clues in the story to figure out the unknown word. Passage: My Favorite Chlop — My favorite chlop is about a dog who is a pet by day and a detective by night. In each chlop he finds himself in funny situations. Every chlop ends with the dog solving the mystery. I usually read my chlop a little before bed each night. Someday I want to grow up and write chlops. What is a chlop?

a)

A book

b)

A movie

c)

A puzzle

d)

A dream

21.

Read the story. Use the clues in the story to figure out the unknown word. Passage: My Favorite Chlop — My favorite chlop is about a dog who is a pet by day and a detective by night. In each chlop he finds himself in funny situations. Every chlop ends with the dog solving the mystery. I usually read my chlop a little before bed each night. Someday I want to grow up and write chlops. What helped you understand the meaning of a chlop?

a)

Clues such as reading it before bed and wanting to write them, with each one ending like a story

b)

Clues about acting in a play on stage

c)

Clues about building one with tools

d)

Clues about training a pet

22.

Read the story. Use the clues in the story to figure out the unknown word. Passage: My Favorite Chlop — My favorite chlop is about a dog who is a pet by day and a detective by night. In each chlop he finds himself in funny situations. Every chlop ends with the dog solving the mystery. I usually read my chlop a little before bed each night. Someday I want to grow up and write chlops. Which choice best describes your favorite chlop, using the actual word that chlop is taking the place of in the story?

a)

A mystery book about a clever dog detective

b)

A television show with commercials

c)

A board game with clues

d)

A bedtime song

23.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: Suzy is taking lesson from the swim instructor.

a)

teacher

b)

pile

c)

cool

d)

wrote

24.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: There was a heap of dirty clothes in the floor.

a)

powerful

b)

pile

c)

beautiful

d)

large

25.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: The boy's smile vanished when he couldn't find his dog.

a)

disappeared

b)

cool

c)

teacher

d)

enough

26.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: Because it was a brisk day, Greg put on a jacket.

a)

cool

b)

large

c)

wrote

d)

beautiful

27.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: The troublesome students had to write an apology letter.

a)

disruptive

b)

teacher

c)

enough

d)

pile

28.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: The girl wore an elegant gown with sparkles to the dance.

a)

beautiful

b)

wrote

c)

disappeared

d)

cool

29.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: I couldn't fit the jumbo balloon in the car.

a)

large

b)

powerful

c)

disruptive

d)

pile

30.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: He composed a poem about the tree in his journal.

a)

wrote

b)

teacher

c)

powerful

d)

cool

31.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: The violent waves crashed into the boat.

a)

powerful

b)

pile

c)

beautiful

d)

enough

32.

Find the meaning for the bold word in the sentence: We had plenty of food to share.

a)

enough

b)

teacher

c)

disappeared

d)

large

33.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. The duo will sing a song together at the talent show. Duo most likely means:

a)

part of a whole

b)

single

c)

pair

34.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. Mom threw the rubbish from the attic in the trash. Rubbish most likely means:

a)

wood

b)

junk

c)

light

35.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. The modest runner held his medal and thanked the fans. Modest most likely means:

a)

not bragging

b)

arrogant

c)

winner

36.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. The boy was late and the game had already commenced. Commenced most likely means:

a)

started

b)

played

c)

going late

37.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. The chairs were neglected with their broken and dirty legs. Neglected most likely means:

a)

cleaned

b)

failed to be cared for

c)

organized

38.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. The dogs scattered the trash down the street. Scattered most likely means:

a)

force

b)

to go in many directions

c)

to be picked up

39.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. There were specks of dust on the table. Specks most likely means:

a)

glasses

b)

piles

c)

small bits

40.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. The park is fun because it has various things to do. Various most likely means:

a)

ground

b)

different

c)

boring

41.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. One method to calm down is to slowly count to ten. Method most likely means:

a)

way

b)

time

c)

work

42.

Figure out the meaning of the bold word. Circle the letter next to the correct answer. I was baffled by the puzzle in the book. Baffled most likely means:

a)

confused

b)

understand

c)

complete

43.

Circle the correct meaning of the word dinosaur.

a)

a new animal

b)

a reptile that lived millions of years ago

44.

Circle the correct meaning of the word extinct.

a)

alive and active

b)

ended or died out

45.

Circle the correct meaning of the word theory.

a)

a possible reason

b)

reality

46.

Circle the correct meaning of the word paleontologist.

a)

a type of mineral

b)

a scientist who studies dinosaurs

47.

Circle the correct meaning of the word asteroid.

a)

orbits in space; made of rock and metal

b)

a rocky island

48.

Circle the correct meaning of the word roamed.

a)

to rest or take a nap

b)

to walk, go, or travel

49.

Circle the correct meaning of the word fossils.

a)

a type of plant

b)

remains or imprints of an organism

50.

Circle the correct meaning of the word skeleton.

a)

bones that support the body of a person or animal

b)

tree limbs and roots

51-53.

My family is getting ready for a grebbing trip at the lake. We are making sure to pack our grebbing suits and sunblock. My little brother will have to wear arm floats because he is not a strong grebber. I am looking forward to grebbing all day.

Answer the following questions using context clues from the passage.

51.

What is grebbing?

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52.

What helped you understand the meaning of grebbing?

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53.

Write 5 sentences about a time when you went grebbing. Use the correct word.

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54-56.

My favorite chlop is about a dog who is a pet by day and a detective by night. In each chlop he finds himself in funny situations. Every chlop ends with the dog solving the mystery. I usually read my chlop a little before bed each night. Someday I want to grow up and write chlops.

Answer the following questions based on context clues from the passage.

54.

What is a chlop?

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55.

What helped you understand the meaning of a chlop?

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56.

Write 2 sentences about your favorite chlop.

4 lines

Context Clues Worksheets – Extracted Questions

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 47mins

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