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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
In the sentence, 'Unlike my energetic puppy, my old cat is quite lethargic and prefers to sleep all day,' what does the word lethargic mean?
Playful and active
Sluggish and lacking energy
Hungry and loud
Curious and alert
Match each clue word or phrase to the type of context clue it signals.
but, however, unlike
A contrast or opposite idea is coming.
for instance, such as, including
An example will be given to clarify.
because, since, as a result
A cause-and-effect relationship is shown.
also, in other words, that is
A synonym or restatement is provided.
Before dinner, my mom asked me to set the table with all the necessary utensils, like forks, spoons, and knives. Based on the examples, what are utensils?
Types of food
Plates and bowls
Tools used for eating
Table decorations
Read the phrases below, which could be part of a sentence. Sort each phrase into the category that best describes its role: 'Cause' or 'Effect'.
The ice cream melted
He studied for the test
The power went out
She won the race
He got a good grade
The sun was very hot
Read the short paragraph: 'Maria practiced her guitar every day. She learned new songs and even wrote one of her own. By the time of the talent show, she felt confident.' What is the overall meaning?
Maria doesn't like school.
Consistent practice helped Maria become a better and more confident guitarist.
Talent shows are scary.
Writing songs is easy.
Because she won the first-place trophy, Layla was jubilant. What does the word jubilant mean in this sentence?
Feeling or expressing great happiness
Tired and ready for a nap
Disappointed in the result
Nervous about the next competition
Match each bolded word from the sentences to its correct meaning.
My brother is so gregarious; he makes friends everywhere he goes.
Sociable and friendly
During the drought, water became scarce.
In short supply; rare
As a novice skateboarder, I fell down a lot.
A beginner at something
The path through the woods was treacherous, full of hidden roots and slippery mud. Based on its position and the clues, what does treacherous likely mean?
Easy and safe
Long and winding
Beautiful and scenic
Dangerous and unpredictable
After a fun day, he felt completely content. In other words, he was perfectly happy and satisfied. Which word from the sentence is a synonym for content?
Fun
Completely
Perfectly
Satisfied
Read each sentence. Based on the context, sort the bolded word into a 'Positive Feeling' or 'Negative Feeling' category.
She was elated to get a puppy for her birthday.
He felt miserable after losing the game.
The scary movie was so terrifying.
The crowd was ecstatic when their team scored.
While gym class is compulsory for all students, joining the after-school chess club is voluntary. What is the meaning of compulsory?
Optional
Required
Fun
Difficult
Match each word to the sentence that provides the best context clues for its meaning.
Diligent
The diligent student always finished her homework on time and studied for tests.
Baffled
I was completely baffled by the magic trick; I had no idea how he did it.
Vast
From the mountaintop, we could see the vast forest stretching for miles.
Read the paragraph: 'My dog, Buster, is a menace. He chews on shoes, digs holes in the garden, and barks at the mail carrier. We still love him, though.' Which sentence best summarizes the paragraph?
Buster is a well-behaved dog.
The mail carrier is afraid of dogs.
Buster is a lovable but mischievous dog.
Gardening is a difficult hobby.
It was a prudent decision to save money for a new bike instead of spending it all on video games. Based on the context, a prudent decision is one that is...
...quick and impulsive.
...fun and exciting.
...wise and careful.
...popular with friends.
Sort each sentence based on the main type of context clue it uses to define the bolded word: 'Synonym', 'Antonym', or 'Example'.
He was famished, or extremely hungry, after the long hike.
Some celestial bodies, such as the Sun and stars, are visible at night.
The puppy was tiny, unlike the colossal adult dog next to it.
I felt tranquil and peaceful sitting by the calm lake.
The surface was abrasive, not smooth like the other side.
After running the marathon, the runner was completely exhausted and could barely stand. What does exhausted mean, based on the cause-and-effect relationship?
Full of energy
Extremely tired
Proud and happy
Slightly thirsty
Match each word with its antonym (a word with the opposite meaning).
Generous
Stingy
Brave
Cowardly
Ancient
Modern
Simple
Complex
The party had a table full of beverages, including soda, juice, and water. What are beverages, according to the examples provided?
Snacks
Drinks
Games
Decorations
The instructions for the model airplane were convoluted and hard to follow. The word convoluted is used to describe the instructions. What does this suggest?
They were simple and clear.
They were colorful and interesting.
They were complex and confusing.
They were written in another language.
Her ambition to become a doctor drove her to study hard and get good grades in science. Based on the context, what is ambition?
A type of science class
A strong desire to achieve a goal
A fear of failure
A casual hobby
