Context Clues Task Cards 9-20

By Stephanie Mobley
Last updated about 4 years ago
12 Questions
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
1.

My grandpa labored in the coal mine for thirty-two years.
a. worked
b. hunted
c. cleaned
d. sang

2.

There were many vendors at the farmers market. A vendor is a person who sells things.
a. writer
b. farmer
c. seller
d. server

3.

After she drew water from the well, the bucket was very heavy.
a. to ude a pencil to make a picture
b. drank
c. to throw away
d. to put out

4.

What a hapless day! Mom's car had a flat tire, I fell and skinned my knee at recess, and I lost my library book. I hope tomorrow is better!
a. amazing
b. unlucky
c. boring
d. easy

5.

John wanted to visit his uncle in Boston, but he needed ten more dollars to pay the bus fare.
a. equal
b. light
c. cost
d. miles

6.

Mrs. Ling was cross because her students kept aksing her questions when she was meeting with a reading group.
a. glad
b. tired
c. grumpy
d. late

7.

Out room was on the tenth story of the hotel. It was fun to look out the winder and see the city.
a. to explain how something happened
b. room
c. block
d. level

8.

Penguins mainly feed on fish, but they also consume squid and krill.
a. eat
b. watch
c. swim with
d. to look like something else

9.

Manny wanted to enjoy the nice weather, so he sat on the stoop and did his homework. His neighbors said hello to Manny as they passed by.
a. to bend over
b. a flat area outside the front door of a house
c. a deck at the back of the house
d. a flat area just inside the front door of a house

10.

I wonder if I will grow up to be tall like my dad, or petite like my mom.
a. small
b. shy
c. kind
d. strong

11.

Izzy is a fussy eater. Most kids will eat pizza, hot dogs, or hamburgers, but not Izzy!
a. picky
b. hungry
c. messy
d. rude

12.

My twin brothers make a horrible din whey they both start banging on the pots and pans. I can't believe my mom lets them do it!
a. a big mess
b. to cook foods
c. a small dinner
d. a loud noise