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Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the sentence, 'The crowd was jubilant, and their loud, happy cheers filled the stadium,' what does jubilant mean?

a)

Feeling or expressing great happiness

b)

Quiet and disappointed

c)

Confused and lost

d)

Angry and aggressive

2.

Match each word to its meaning, which can be figured out from a sentence's context.

a)

contemplate

1.

To think about something carefully

b)

reluctant

2.

Unwilling or hesitant to do something

c)

sparse

3.

Thinly scattered or not dense

d)

vibrant

4.

Full of energy and life

3.

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?

a)

Full of energy and excitement

b)

Sluggish and lacking energy

c)

Hungry and thirsty

d)

Creative and artistic

4.

Sort each sentence based on the type of context clue used for the bolded word: Synonym Clue, Antonym Clue, or Example Clue.

Categorize the following

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.

Synonym Clue
Antonym Clue
Example Clue
5.

Because he hadn't had any water all day during the hot practice, the runner felt completely parched. What does parched mean?

a)

Extremely thirsty

b)

Full of energy

c)

Cold and shivery

d)

Disappointed in his time

6.

My friend is very versatile; for example, she can play soccer, write code, and paint beautiful pictures. What does versatile mean?

a)

Able to do many different things well

b)

Focused on only one activity

c)

Not very good at sports

d)

Someone who likes to talk a lot

7.

Match each word to the sentence that provides the best context clue for its meaning.

a)

Diligent

1.

She was a diligent student, always finishing her homework carefully and on time.

b)

Gregarious

2.

Unlike his shy sister, Marco was gregarious and loved being the center of attention at parties.

c)

Serene

3.

The quiet lake at sunrise was so serene and peaceful.

d)

Ambiguous

4.

The teacher's instructions were ambiguous, so nobody was sure what to do.

8.

Even after their team lost the first game, the players were resilient and came back to win the championship. What does resilient mean?

a)

Able to recover quickly from difficulties

b)

Giving up easily

c)

Physically very strong

d)

Sad about losing

9.

Some people found his joke funny, but I thought it was a trivial comment that wasn't worth discussing. What does trivial mean?

a)

Very important and serious

b)

Difficult to understand

c)

Of little value or importance

d)

Extremely funny and clever

10.

In the sentence, 'She was meticulous in her work, double-checking every detail,' what is the function of the word meticulous?

a)

It describes the kind of work she does.

b)

It names the person doing the work.

c)

It shows an action she is performing.

d)

It connects two different ideas.

11.

Match each word to its antonym (opposite).

a)

Abundant

1.

Scarce

b)

Courageous

2.

Timid

c)

Agitated

3.

Calm

d)

Stingy

4.

Generous

12.

The affluent neighborhood had huge mansions and expensive cars, a clear sign of the wealth in the area. What does affluent mean?

a)

Poor and struggling

b)

Old and historic

c)

Crowded and busy

d)

Wealthy and prosperous

13.

Read the sentences and sort the bolded words into two categories based on their context: 'Positive Trait' or 'Negative Trait'.

Categorize the following

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.

Positive Trait
Negative Trait
14.

He loved all culinary activities, such as baking cakes, grilling burgers, and trying new recipes. What does culinary relate to?

a)

Sports and athletics

b)

Music and art

c)

Cooking and food

d)

Science and experiments

15.

Match the type of context clue to the sentence that uses it to define the bolded word.

a)

Antonym Clue

1.

I expected the movie to be hilarious, but it was actually quite dull.

b)

Cause/Effect Clue

2.

Since the dog was not trained, its behavior was often erratic.

c)

Synonym Clue

3.

The hike was strenuous, a very difficult and tiring climb.

16.

The mood at the funeral was somber, as people spoke in quiet voices and remembered their friend. What does somber mean?

a)

Loud and celebratory

b)

Serious and sad

c)

Exciting and energetic

d)

Funny and lighthearted

17.

In the sentence, 'We had to navigate through the crowded hallways to get to class,' what is the function of the word navigate?

a)

It is a describing word.

b)

It is a person, place, or thing.

c)

It is an action word.

d)

It is a connecting word.

18.

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?

a)

Optional but recommended

b)

Absolutely necessary and crucial

c)

A fun group activity

d)

Something to do if we have extra time

19.

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'.

Categorize the following

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.

Physical Action
To Operate
A Series
20.

The instructions for the model airplane were so convoluted that I couldn't figure out where to begin. What does convoluted mean?

a)

Simple and clear

b)

Extremely complex and difficult to follow

c)

Illustrated with helpful pictures

d)

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