Context Clues Worksheet (Grade 5)
Free printable context clues worksheet for Grade 5. Students use surrounding words to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.
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Vocabulary · Grade 5
Context Clues
You can figure out a new word by looking at the other words around it. Use the clues in each sentence to choose the best meaning.
- 1.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'sturdy': The sturdy bridge held the heavy truck with ease.
- a) strong
- b) weak
- 2.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'clumsy': The clumsy puppy tripped over its own feet.
- a) not graceful
- b) very neat
- 3.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'enormous': The enormous elephant was bigger than the truck.
- a) very big
- b) very small
- 4.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'furious': He was furious and stomped his feet in anger.
- a) very angry
- b) very calm
- 5.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'bland': The soup was bland, so he added salt and pepper.
- a) having little flavor
- b) very spicy
- 6.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'narrow': The path was so narrow that only one person could pass.
- a) thin or not wide
- b) very wide
- 7.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'content': The baby was content and smiled happily.
- a) happy and satisfied
- b) upset
- 8.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'weary': She was so weary after the long hike that she fell asleep.
- a) tired
- b) excited
- 9.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'ancient': The ancient castle was hundreds of years old.
- a) very old
- b) brand new
- 10.Use the clues to choose the meaning of 'murky': The cave was so murky that we needed a flashlight.
- a) dark and cloudy
- b) bright and clear
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