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Grade 9 Reading Worksheet: Context Clues

Context Clues Short Answer

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Grade 9 Reading Worksheet: Context Clues
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Grade 9 Reading Worksheet: Context Clues

Context Clues Short Answer

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Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Reading
Topic: Context Clues
Time: 20 Minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Questions: 10
Instructions:
Read each sentence carefully. Use the words and sentences around the underlined word to figure out its meaning. Write a short answer for each question. Each question gets a little harder than the one before it.
Skills Practiced:
  • Context Clues
  • Reading
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
1Question
Mia was very tired after the long hike, so she felt sluggish and moved slowly. What does "sluggish" mean?
2Question
The library was so quiet that even a whisper seemed loud. What does "whisper" mean in this sentence?
3Question
Jordan was ecstatic when he found out he won first place, and he smiled all day. What does "ecstatic" mean?
4Question
The coach praised the team for their diligent practice, because they worked hard every day. What does "diligent" mean?
5Question
After the storm, the streets were flooded, so cars had to take an alternate route to reach school. What does "alternate" mean?
6Question
The instructions were vague, so Lena was unsure exactly what to do. What does "vague" mean?
7Question
The scientist made a precise measurement because even a small mistake could ruin the experiment. What does "precise" mean?
8Question
Although the room looked empty, a hidden door behind the bookshelf suggested a secret passage. What does "suggested" mean here?
9Question
The article was biased, favoring one side of the argument and ignoring the other. What does "biased" mean?
10Question
The mayor's speech was full of ambiguity; some people thought he supported the new policy, while others thought he opposed it. What does "ambiguity" mean?

Answer Key

#Answer
1slow and lacking energy
2a very soft voice
3very happy or excited
4careful and hardworking
5different
6not clear or detailed
7exact and accurate
8hinted at or showed
9showing unfair support for one side
10uncertainty or lack of clear meaning
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