Context clues

Question 1

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The museum displays ARTEFACTS — objects made by people long ago.

• A. fossils of animals
• B. old paintings only
• C. ancient buildings
• D. objects made by people in the past

Question 2

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? The town built a LEVEE — a high bank of earth — to hold back the river.

• A. the river
• B. to hold back
• C. The town built
• D. a high bank of earth

Question 3

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The sand dunes are ARID, meaning they get almost no rain.

• A. very dry
• B. very hot
• C. very windy
• D. very high

Question 4

Which part of the sentence is the context clue that explains the word in capitals? Koalas are HERBIVORES (animals that eat only plants).

• A. Koalas are
• B. only
• C. (animals that eat only plants)
• D. plants

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

Use the context clue to choose the meaning of the word in capitals. The town built a LEVEE, a high wall of earth, to keep the river from flooding the streets.

• A. a wall of earth that holds back water
• B. a bridge
• C. a type of boat
• D. a deep ditch

Question 10

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 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 14

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

Question 15

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. loud
• C. warm and friendly
• D. long and detailed

Question 16

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