Context Clues Practice
A Grade 4 worksheet designed to help students determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues within sentences and short passages.
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Context Clues Practice
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Read each sentence or passage carefully. Use the surrounding words and sentences (context clues) to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Write your answer on the line provided.
1. The ancient dinosaur bones were so that they crumbled when touched. (Hint: The bones were old and easily broken.)
Meaning of 'fragile':
2. After running the marathon, the runner was so that he could barely walk. (Hint: He was extremely tired.)
Meaning of 'exhausted':
3. The student always raised her hand to answer questions and helped her classmates. (Hint: She was very smart and knew a lot.)
Meaning of 'intelligent':
4. The cat purred loudly and rubbed against my leg, showing it was happy and friendly. (Hint: It was gentle and kind.)
Meaning of 'docile':
5. The detective found a clue, a small piece of fabric, which helped him solve the mystery. (Hint: It was very important.)
Meaning of 'crucial':
Read the short story below. Then, answer the questions about the underlined words.
Lily loved to explore. One sunny afternoon, she ventured into the woods behind her house. The trees were tall, and the air was filled with the chirping of birds. Suddenly, she saw a creature with bright blue feathers and a long, flowing tail. It was unlike any bird she had ever seen! Lily watched it for a long time, marveling at its beauty. She felt a sense of as she quietly walked back home, knowing she had seen something very special.
1. What do you think the word 'unique' means in the passage? Use clues from the story to explain your answer.
2. What do you think the word 'wonder' means in the passage? Use clues from the story to explain your answer.
Choose the best meaning for the underlined word based on the context.
1. The old house had cobwebs everywhere and dust covering all the furniture.
new
clean
dirty and uncared for
modern
2. The smell of the freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.
unpleasant
delicious
strong
faint
Read the sentence and the meaning of the underlined word. Circle True or False.
1. The dog barked loudly at the mailman. Meaning of 'boisterous': quiet and calm.
True
False
2. She felt after staying up late studying for her test. Meaning of 'fatigued': tired.
True
False