Grade 5 Reading Worksheet: Context Clues Mixed Practice

Context Clues Mixed Practice

Grade 5 Reading Context Clues Mixed Practice Advanced 15 Questions 7 Views

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Grade 5 Reading Worksheet: Context Clues Mixed Practice

Context Clues Mixed Practice

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Grade: Grade 5

Subject: Reading

Topic: Context Clues

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Advanced

Questions: 15

Instructions:
Read each sentence or short passage carefully. Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Write a brief answer that shows what the word means in that sentence.

Skills Practiced:

Context Clues
Reading
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

Maya was exhausted after running three miles, so she sat down to rest and drink water. What does "exhausted" mean?

2Question

The tiny puppy was timid and hid behind its owner when strangers came near. What does "timid" mean?

3Question

After the rain stopped, the clouds began to disperse and break apart in the sky. What does "disperse" mean?

4Question

The teacher praised Luis for his careful and accurate work because every answer was correct. What does "accurate" mean?

5Question

During the storm, the loud thunder made the children uneasy, but the captain remained calm and steady. What does "uneasy" mean?

6Question

The old map was obscure, so it was hard to see the names of the streets and buildings. What does "obscure" mean?

7Question

Because the room was dim, Ellie squinted to read the menu by the candlelight. What does "dim" mean?

8Question

The athlete showed remarkable speed, finishing the race much faster than anyone expected. What does "remarkable" mean?

9Question

When the class collaborated on the project, everyone worked together and shared ideas. What does "collaborated" mean?

10Question

The magician’s dazzling tricks amazed the audience, and many people gasped in surprise. What does "dazzling" mean?

11Question

The museum guide gave a brief explanation of each painting, so visitors learned the main ideas quickly. What does "brief" mean?

12Question

The explorer had to navigate through thick fog, using landmarks to find the correct path home. What does "navigate" mean?

13Question

The scientist made a precise measurement, checking the result twice to be sure it was exact. What does "precise" mean?

14Question

Even though the challenge was complicated, Sam solved it by breaking it into smaller, easier steps. What does "complicated" mean?

15Question

The article was persuasive, convincing many readers to support the new park because it gave strong reasons and examples. What does "persuasive" mean?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	Very tired
2	Shy or nervous
3	To spread out or separate
4	Correct or free from mistakes
5	Worried or uncomfortable
6	Unclear or hard to understand
7	Not bright
8	Very impressive or unusual
9	Worked together
10	Very impressive or eye-catching
11	Short
12	To travel or find the way
13	Exact and careful
14	Hard to understand or difficult
15	Able to convince others