Context Clues Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on determining meaning using various types of context clues.
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Context Clues Practice
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Read each sentence carefully. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Write your answer on the line provided.
1. The ancient map was so old that the writing was almost ; it was nearly impossible to read the faded letters.
2. Sarah felt a sense of when she finally finished her challenging project, knowing all her hard work had paid off.
3. The botanist studied the rare in the rainforest, carefully observing its unique flowers and leaves.
4. The loud thunder and flashing lightning indicated a severe was approaching, so we quickly went inside.
Read the paragraph below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
The young explorer, Dr. Aris, was known for his insatiable curiosity. He loved to learn new things and was always asking questions. He embarked on a perilous journey through the dense jungle, where many dangers lurked. Despite the treacherous terrain and the possibility of encountering venomous snakes, Dr. Aris remained undaunted. His courage was admirable, and he refused to give up.
5. What does the word 'insatiable' mean in the paragraph?
6. What does the word 'perilous' mean? What context clues helped you figure this out?
7. Find a synonym for 'undaunted' in the paragraph. Write it below.
8. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen, making everyone's mouths water. What does 'aroma' mean?
sound
smell
sight
taste
9. The ancient artifact was so fragile that it had to be handled with extreme care. What does 'fragile' mean?
strong
breakable
heavy
colorful
10. Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word within a sentence or paragraph.
True
False
11. Antonyms are a type of context clue where the author provides a word with the opposite meaning.
True
False
Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks in the sentences below.
12. The speaker asked the audience to take their seats so the ceremony could .
13. Spending hours organizing the old files was a task, but it needed to be done.
14. My grandmother is a very woman; she is always kind and generous to everyone.
15. The new student was very and quickly made friends with everyone in the class.