Test Your Context Clues Skills: Grade 5 Assessment Questions

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 What are Context Clues? Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that you can use to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• 💡 Types of Context Clues:
  • Definition: The meaning of the word is directly stated.
  • Synonym: A word with a similar meaning is used.
  • Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning is used.
  • Example: Examples are given to illustrate the word's meaning.
  • Inference: The meaning is not directly stated but can be inferred from the surrounding words.
• 📝 How to Use Context Clues: Read carefully, look for signal words (like 'such as', 'but', 'or'), and think about what makes sense in the sentence.
• 🧠 Why are Context Clues Important? They help you understand what you read, improve your vocabulary, and become a better reader!

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which sentence uses context clues to help you understand the meaning of the word 'arduous'?
   1. A. The race was arduous, but she finished it anyway.
   2. B. She walked to the store to buy bread.
   3. C. He likes to play video games after school.
   4. D. The sky is blue on a sunny day.
2. What does 'benevolent' mean in this sentence: 'The benevolent king donated money to the poor.'?
   1. A. Cruel
   2. B. Kind
   3. C. Angry
   4. D. Sad
3. Read the sentence: 'The ancient artifact was fragile; therefore, we handled it with great care.' What does 'fragile' mean?
   1. A. Strong
   2. B. Old
   3. C. Easily broken
   4. D. Heavy
4. In the sentence, 'The comedian was hilarious; everyone laughed at his jokes.' What does 'hilarious' mean?
   1. A. Boring
   2. B. Funny
   3. C. Serious
   4. D. Quiet
5. Using context clues, determine the meaning of 'ominous' in the following sentence: 'Dark clouds gathered, and an ominous silence fell over the town.'
   1. A. Peaceful
   2. B. Threatening
   3. C. Happy
   4. D. Bright
6. What does 'meticulous' mean in this sentence: 'The artist was meticulous in her painting, paying attention to every detail.'?
   1. A. Careless
   2. B. Detailed
   3. C. Quick
   4. D. Messy
7. In the sentence, 'The novel was verbose and lengthy, making it a difficult read.' What is the meaning of 'verbose'?
   1. A. Short
   2. B. Concise
   3. C. Wordy
   4. D. Interesting