Context clues

Question 1

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? The cave was DANK — cold, damp and unpleasant.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 2

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Although the first test was ARDUOUS, the second one felt easy.

• A. enjoyable
• B. very short
• C. very difficult
• D. unfair

Question 3

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Bats are NOCTURNAL, which means they are active at night.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 4

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Sam's first answer was VAGUE, but his second was clear and detailed.

• A. long
• B. rude
• C. correct
• D. unclear, not specific

Question 5

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Although the hike was ARDUOUS, the view made it worthwhile.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 6

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Unlike his TIMID brother, who hid behind the sofa, Omar marched up to the stage.

• A. loud and brave
• B. tall
• C. clever
• D. shy and easily scared

Question 7

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Some reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, are CARNIVOROUS.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 8

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Sam's first answer was VAGUE, but his second was clear and detailed.

• A. rude
• B. correct
• C. long
• D. unclear, not specific

Question 9

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Unlike his TIMID brother, Omar marched straight up to the stage.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 10

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The beach was PRISTINE in the morning; by evening, litter covered the sand.

• A. crowded
• B. perfectly clean and untouched
• C. rocky
• D. stormy

Question 11

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Instead of being GRATEFUL, the guest complained about everything.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 12

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. While the path through the woods was SERPENTINE, the road was perfectly straight.

• A. dangerous
• B. narrow
• C. winding, twisting
• D. muddy

Question 13

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Root vegetables, including carrots, beetroot and parsnips, grow underground.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 14

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. While the path through the woods was SERPENTINE, the road was perfectly straight.

• A. winding, twisting
• B. muddy
• C. dangerous
• D. narrow

Question 15

What kind of context clue helps with the word in capitals (or the key word)? Root vegetables, including carrots, beetroot and parsnips, grow underground.

• A. definition
• B. contrast
• C. example

Question 16

Use the contrast or example clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The weather was INCLEMENT on Saturday, but on Sunday it was sunny and mild.

• A. foggy
• B. stormy and unpleasant
• C. changeable
• D. warm