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Context Clues Quiz 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
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1.

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.

a)

powerful engines that pull trains along railroad tracks

b)

helicopters that fly in the sky

c)

different machines that help people work inside

d)

types of kitchen tools

2.

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.

a)

the conditions or facts that affect a situation

b)

the wonderful weather

c)

circles that you draw in the snow

d)

the way you stand in the snow

3.

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.

a)

recognized for being important, respected, or successful

b)

known for being rude

c)

someone who doesn't care about people

d)

someone who is lazy and unsuccessful

4.

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.

a)

giving off bright light as a result of being very hot or glowing

b)

being very dull and boring

c)

giving off zero light so that a place is extremely dark

d)

being a cool invention

5.

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)

a person who looks closely to make sure things are safe, correct, or follow the rules

b)

a person who follows people around to annoy them

c)

a person who injects medicine into people's arms

d)

a person who makes school supplies for students

6.

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

a)

very respected and admired because of high quality or importance

b)

frowned upon and disliked

c)

dirty and old

d)

magical and amazing because of wizardry

7.

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.

a)

very poor and lacking the basic things needed to live well

b)

very rich and having an abundance of things that you need

c)

very happy and having everything you need

d)

very rude and having nothing because nobody likes you

8.

When you are reading something, (a)   clues are found in the text and help you figure out words you may not already know.

9.

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.

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10.

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.

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