ELAR Context Clues

Context Clues

100

After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring

b) out of date

200

Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe. What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) reminded c) forced

a) comforted

300

The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large

b) few

400

The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright

c) bright

500

Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean? a) small b) movable c) high-tech

b) movable

Synonym

100

Choose a synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.

The fireworks were so vivid against the black sky.

A washed out

B colorful

C dull

B. Colorful 

200

Choose a synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.

Watermelon is a yummy snack.

A tasty

B watery

C nasty

A. Tasty

300

Choose a synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.

I  love listening to that melody.

A tune

B radio

C person

A. Tune

400

Choose a synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.

A large number of people were at the park today.

A too many

B four

C amount

C. Amount

500

Choose a synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.

The new couch will fit perfectly in this space.

A area

B house  

C outer space

Area

Context Clues

100

The principal DICTATED that all students would be required to follow the school dress code. What word would be a synonym for DICTATED? a) asked b) knew c) commanded

c) commanded

200

The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights. What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED? a) lit b) darkened c) filled

a) lit

300

Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone. What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT? a) relaxed b) enthusiastic c) angry

a) relaxed

400

Mrs. Olsen used to love to play the piano. But since she started to lose her hearing, she SELDOM plays anymore. What would be a synonym for SELDOM? a) often b) usually c) rarely

c) rarely

500

Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS? a) people walking b) pretty scenery c) fruit stands

a) people walking

Word Meaning

100

What does the word eager mean in the sentence below?

The eager children jumped up and down when they saw the birthday cake.

A. tired

B. excited

C. sad  

B. Excited

200

What does the word confident mean in the sentence below?

The girl was confident she did well on the spelling test.

A worried

B sure

C scared

B. Sure

300

What does the word journal mean in the sentence below?

I wrote in my journal about my day before I got bed.

A diary

B piece of paper

C blog

A. Diary

400

What does the word towering mean in the sentence below?

The towering buildings seem to touch the clouds.

A stacked

B leaning

C tall

C. Tall

500

What does the word lanterns mean in the sentence below?

The campers brought lanterns to help them see at night.

A candles

B water

C fire

A. Candles

Antonym

100

Choose the antonym of the underlined word that best completes the sentence.

It was hot today, tomorrow will be _________.

A warm

B chilly

C sizzling

B. Chilly

200

Choose the antonym of the underlined word that best completes the sentence.

I hid my toy from my brother. He _______ it under my bed.

A covered

B concealed

C found

C. Found

300

Choose the antonym of the underlined word that best completes the sentence.

The wide truck drove fast down the street. It had to stop at the ______ tunnel.

A narrow

B large

C broad

A. Narrow

400

Choose the antonym of the underlined word that best completes the sentence.

All the clothes in the dresser are clean. Where are my ______ clothes?

A dirty

B spotless

C pristine

A. Dirty

500

 

Choose the antonym of the underlined word that best completes the sentence.

The sun is bright today. When it goes behind the cloud it becomes _____.

A vivid

B dull

C beaming

B. Dull