WorksheetsContext Clues Quiz 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
The old locomotives chugged loudly down the tracks, pulling long trains full of passengers and cargo across the country.
powerful engines that pull trains along railroad tracks
helicopters that fly in the sky
different machines that help people work inside
types of kitchen tools
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
Due to the snowy circumstances, the school bus was late, and the students had to wait patiently.
the conditions or facts that affect a situation
the wonderful weather
circles that you draw in the snow
the way you stand in the snow
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
The distinguished guest at the ceremony wore a medal and spoke with great respect and wisdom.
recognized for being important, respected, or successful
known for being rude
someone who doesn't care about people
someone who is lazy and unsuccessful
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
The incandescent light bulb glowed brightly, filling the room with warm, shining light.
giving off bright light as a result of being very hot or glowing
being very dull and boring
giving off zero light so that a place is extremely dark
being a cool invention
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
The inspector carefully checked the building for safety problems before the school could open to students.
a person who looks closely to make sure things are safe, correct, or follow the rules
a person who follows people around to annoy them
a person who injects medicine into people's arms
a person who makes school supplies for students
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
She was proud to attend a prestigious school known for its excellent teachers and successful graduates
very respected and admired because of high quality or importance
frowned upon and disliked
dirty and old
magical and amazing because of wizardry
What does the underlined word mean? Use the context clues to choose the best answer:
The impoverished family didn’t have enough money to buy food or clothes, so the community helped them with donations.
very poor and lacking the basic things needed to live well
very rich and having an abundance of things that you need
very happy and having everything you need
very rude and having nothing because nobody likes you
When you are reading something, (a) clues are found in the text and help you figure out words you may not already know.
Using your knowledge of context clues, read this sentence and tell me what you think the underlined word means:
The teacher’s objective for the lesson was to help students understand how plants grow and change.
Thinking about what you know about making inferences, answer this question:
Lena smiled widely and clapped her hands when she saw the surprise party. What can you infer about how Lena feels about the party? Use evidence from the sentence to support your answer.
