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Worksheets6th Grade Context Clue & Figurative Language Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Synonym Clue
My town just experienced a crazy tropical cyclone! The hurricane drenched the townspeople and all in its path! What does the phrase "tropical cyclone" mean in this sentence?
A sudden, dangerous, high tide
A temporary power outage
A major hurricane
A local, short-lived thunderstorm
Antonym Clue
It was the first time in my life that a storm that significant hit landfall, so it was not by any means infinitesimal. The word "infinitesimal" is contrasted with the word "significant." What is the meaning of "infinitesimal"?
Long-lasting
Extremely small; insignificant
Deeply damaging
Spreading rapidly
Definition Clue
It meandered over the whole state of Texas for four long days, which means it took its time to leave. Using the definition clue in the sentence, what does the word "meandered" mean?
To travel at a swift, quick pace
To create a sudden, violent storm
To stop completely
To move slowly or wander without direction
Word Part Clue
We had to stay in our gym at the school until the waters receded and we could see our houses again. If the prefix re- means "again" and the root -cede means "to go", what does "receded" mean?
To increase in depth
To become dangerous or dark
To stop moving permanently
To withdraw or go back
Example Clue
It seemed like an eternity before we could return; for example, my dad grew a full beard before we were allowed to go back home! What does the word "eternity" mean, based on the example provided?
A short break from normal life
A feeling of dread
A very long time
A time of rapid movement
Inference/Definition Clue
The catastrophic flooding resulted in hundreds of thousands of flooded homes. Based on the evidence that "many houses flooded which is a very bad thing", what is the meaning of "catastrophic"?
Extremely wet and rainy
Surprisingly sudden
Easily managed or controlled
Devastating and horrible
Definition/Synonym Clue
My town just experienced a crazy tropical cyclone! The hurricane drenched the townspeople and all in its path! What does the word "drenched" mean in this sentence?
Confused or scared
Completely safe from harm
Made extremely wet or soaked
Given new shelter
General Context Clue
"It was the first time in my life that a storm that significant hit landfall, so it was not by any means infinitesimal." What does the word "significant" mean in the context of the storm?
Slow-moving or gentle
Important, large, or noteworthy
Easily forgotten
Unanticipated or sudden
Definition/Example Clue
"The waters flooded thousands of homes, and all those families were displaced, including mine. We had to stay in our gym at the school until the waters receded..." Using the context that the families had to stay at the school gym, what does the word "displaced" mean?
Given a lot of money to rebuild
Put into a temporary state of happiness
Forced out of their homes or usual location
Made angry by the flooding
Inference/Definition Context Clue
The catastrophic flooding resulted in hundreds of thousands of flooded homes. Based on the evidence that "many houses flooded which is a very bad thing," what is the meaning of "catastrophic"?
Surprisingly sudden and abrupt
Easily contained or managed
Devastating and horrible
Extremely wet and rainy
Definition/Inference Clue
"It was the first time in my life that a storm that significant hit landfall, so it was not by any means infinitesimal." Based on the context of a storm hitting land, what does the word "landfall" mean?
A storm surge or high tide
The act of a storm reaching or crossing land
A large, open field or plain
The complete loss of electrical power
Inference Clue
"The hurricane drenched the townspeople and all in its path!" What does the word "path" mean in the context of the hurricane?
The eye or center of the storm
A deep, wide river
The ocean shore where the storm started
The route or track along which the storm moved
Inference/Definition Clue
"So, anything fun happen to you lately? Write me back and we can compare notes!" Using the context of sharing information after a disaster, what does the phrase "compare notes" mean?
To check homework together
To argue about who had the worst experience
To exchange stories and experiences
To analyze specific storm data
Hyperbole/Figurative Language
Read the following sentence: "It seemed like an eternity before we could return. What does the writer figuratively mean when she says it felt like an eternity?
That the storm caused time to stop completely.
That the waiting period felt like a very long time.
That the shelter was safe and comforting.
That they would never return home.
Figurative Movement/Personification
Read the following sentence: "It meandered over the whole state of Texas for four long days. When the writer states the storm "meandered," what is the figurative meaning of this action?
It moved with great speed and force.
It followed a direct and predictable path.
It moved slowly or wandered without clear purpose.
It suddenly stopped and remained stationary.
Idiom/Non-Literal Phrase
Read the following sentence: "So, anything fun happen to you lately? Write me back and we can compare notes!" The phrase "compare notes" is an idiom. What is the intended meaning of the idiom in the context of the letter?
To check the accuracy of each other's weather data.
To argue about which person had the worst experience.
To examine actual written letters and documents.
To exchange stories and share experiences.
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna.
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.
Grandma loved to indulge her grandchildren, giving them all the things they were never allowed to have, like soda and candy. Indulge means_________________.
spoil
ignore
starve
humor
There was a long hiatus in the television broadcast. This pause was caused by technical problems. Hiatus means____________.
noise
break
show
announcement
