Context clues

Question 1

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? A CONIFER is a tree that produces cones and usually keeps its needles all year.

• A. A CONIFER is
• B. usually
• C. all year
• D. a tree that produces cones and usually keeps its needles all year

Question 2

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The council plans to RENOVATE the old library by repairing and updating it.

• A. move elsewhere
• B. knock down
• C. close permanently
• D. repair and modernise

Question 3

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? The athlete's TENACITY — her refusal to give up — won her the race.

• A. won her
• B. The athlete's
• C. her refusal to give up
• D. the race

Question 4

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. She gave a TERSE reply; in other words, it was short and almost rude.

• A. brief and abrupt
• B. long and detailed
• C. warm and friendly
• D. loud

Question 5

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? A CONIFER is a tree that produces cones and usually keeps its needles all year.

• A. A CONIFER is
• B. usually
• C. all year
• D. a tree that produces cones and usually keeps its needles all year

Question 6

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. A CARTOGRAPHER, a person who makes maps, helped plan the route.

• A. a tour guide
• B. a photographer
• C. a pilot
• D. a mapmaker

Question 7

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? The speech was full of JARGON, specialist words that most listeners did not understand.

• A. most listeners
• B. full of
• C. The speech was
• D. specialist words that most listeners did not understand

Question 8

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. A CARTOGRAPHER, a person who makes maps, helped plan the route.

• A. a mapmaker
• B. a photographer
• C. a tour guide
• D. a pilot

Question 9

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? The athlete's TENACITY — her refusal to give up — won her the race.

• A. the race
• B. her refusal to give up
• C. won her
• D. The athlete's

Question 10

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The room was filled with CACOPHONY, a harsh mix of clashing noises.

• A. harsh, unpleasant noise
• B. silence
• C. sweet music
• D. bright light

Question 11

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? The athlete's TENACITY — her refusal to give up — won her the race.

• A. The athlete's
• B. the race
• C. won her
• D. her refusal to give up

Question 12

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Leo felt APPREHENSIVE, that is, worried about what might happen, before his first match.

• A. excited and happy
• B. bored
• C. worried about the future
• D. angry

Question 13

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? Mia is GREGARIOUS; in other words, she loves being with people.

• A. Mia is
• B. in other words, she loves being with people
• C. she loves
• D. being with

Question 14

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. Our cat is quite DOCILE (calm and easy to handle), so the vet likes her.

• A. calm and gentle
• B. very old
• C. sleepy
• D. wild and fierce

Question 15

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? The baby was SOMNOLENT, or drowsy, after her bottle.

• A. or drowsy
• B. after her bottle
• C. her bottle
• D. The baby was

Question 16

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The scientist used a PIPETTE, or thin glass tube, to add one drop at a time.

• A. a measuring jug
• B. a microscope
• C. a thin tube for moving small amounts of liquid
• D. a type of chemical