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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
In the sentence, 'The crowd was jubilant, and their loud, happy cheers filled the stadium,' what does jubilant mean?
Feeling or expressing great happiness
Quiet and disappointed
Confused and lost
Angry and aggressive
Match each word to its meaning, which can be figured out from a sentence's context.
contemplate
To think about something carefully
reluctant
Unwilling or hesitant to do something
sparse
Thinly scattered or not dense
vibrant
Full of energy and life
Read the sentence: 'Unlike his energetic brother, Leo felt lethargic and didn't want to get off the couch.' What is the meaning of lethargic?
Full of energy and excitement
Sluggish and lacking energy
Hungry and thirsty
Creative and artistic
Sort each sentence based on the type of context clue used for the bolded word: Synonym Clue, Antonym Clue, or Example Clue.
He was famished, so hungry he could eat a whole pizza.
The desert is arid, unlike the wet, humid rainforest.
She is quite adroit; for instance, she can juggle and do magic tricks.
The journey was perilous, a dangerous trek through the mountains.
Because he hadn't had any water all day during the hot practice, the runner felt completely parched. What does parched mean?
Extremely thirsty
Full of energy
Cold and shivery
Disappointed in his time
My friend is very versatile; for example, she can play soccer, write code, and paint beautiful pictures. What does versatile mean?
Able to do many different things well
Focused on only one activity
Not very good at sports
Someone who likes to talk a lot
Match each word to the sentence that provides the best context clue for its meaning.
Diligent
She was a diligent student, always finishing her homework carefully and on time.
Gregarious
Unlike his shy sister, Marco was gregarious and loved being the center of attention at parties.
Serene
The quiet lake at sunrise was so serene and peaceful.
Ambiguous
The teacher's instructions were ambiguous, so nobody was sure what to do.
Even after their team lost the first game, the players were resilient and came back to win the championship. What does resilient mean?
Able to recover quickly from difficulties
Giving up easily
Physically very strong
Sad about losing
Some people found his joke funny, but I thought it was a trivial comment that wasn't worth discussing. What does trivial mean?
Very important and serious
Difficult to understand
Of little value or importance
Extremely funny and clever
In the sentence, 'She was meticulous in her work, double-checking every detail,' what is the function of the word meticulous?
It describes the kind of work she does.
It names the person doing the work.
It shows an action she is performing.
It connects two different ideas.
Match each word to its antonym (opposite).
Abundant
Scarce
Courageous
Timid
Agitated
Calm
Stingy
Generous
The affluent neighborhood had huge mansions and expensive cars, a clear sign of the wealth in the area. What does affluent mean?
Poor and struggling
Old and historic
Crowded and busy
Wealthy and prosperous
Read the sentences and sort the bolded words into two categories based on their context: 'Positive Trait' or 'Negative Trait'.
He was too stubborn to admit he was wrong.
She was determined to finish the race, even with a hurt ankle.
My little brother is so nosy; he's always listening to my phone calls.
The detective was curious about every little clue.
He loved all culinary activities, such as baking cakes, grilling burgers, and trying new recipes. What does culinary relate to?
Sports and athletics
Music and art
Cooking and food
Science and experiments
Match the type of context clue to the sentence that uses it to define the bolded word.
Antonym Clue
I expected the movie to be hilarious, but it was actually quite dull.
Cause/Effect Clue
Since the dog was not trained, its behavior was often erratic.
Synonym Clue
The hike was strenuous, a very difficult and tiring climb.
The mood at the funeral was somber, as people spoke in quiet voices and remembered their friend. What does somber mean?
Loud and celebratory
Serious and sad
Exciting and energetic
Funny and lighthearted
In the sentence, 'We had to navigate through the crowded hallways to get to class,' what is the function of the word navigate?
It is a describing word.
It is a person, place, or thing.
It is an action word.
It is a connecting word.
Because the final project is worth half our grade, the teacher told us it is imperative that we finish it on time. What does imperative mean?
Optional but recommended
Absolutely necessary and crucial
A fun group activity
Something to do if we have extra time
The word 'run' can mean different things. Sort each sentence into the category that matches the meaning of 'run' in that context: 'Physical Action', 'To Operate', or 'A Series'.
I have to run to catch the bus!
My dad knows how to run the new computer system.
The team had a long run of bad luck.
Let the engine run for a few minutes before you drive.
The instructions for the model airplane were so convoluted that I couldn't figure out where to begin. What does convoluted mean?
Simple and clear
Extremely complex and difficult to follow
Illustrated with helpful pictures
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