Context Clues online exercise for Grade 4 - Free Printable

Task: Context Clues

The task requires using context clues to determine the meaning of the highlighted words in each sentence. Below is the solution with explanations for each question.

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#### i. They were ecstatic at the birth of their sister. They couldn’t stop smiling for days.
- Highlighted Word: *ecstatic*
- Context Clues: "They couldn’t stop smiling for days."
- Meaning: The word suggests a strong positive emotion, likely excitement or joy.
- Correct Answer: b. excited

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#### ii. When I fell off the tree, I fractured my arm and wore a cast.
- Highlighted Word: *fractured*
- Context Clues: "I wore a cast." (Casts are typically used for broken bones.)
- Meaning: The word suggests an injury to the bone.
- Correct Answer: a. broke

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#### iii. My mom says I should assist older people when I can, opening doors for them or helping them cross the road.
- Highlighted Word: *assist*
- Context Clues: "Opening doors for them or helping them cross the road."
- Meaning: The word suggests providing help or support.
- Correct Answer: b. help

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#### iv. That movie was really humorous. I laughed so hard I was almost crying.
- Highlighted Word: *humorous*
- Context Clues: "I laughed so hard I was almost crying."
- Meaning: The word suggests something funny or amusing.
- Correct Answer: c. funny

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#### v. At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk, fresh juices and cold coffee.
- Highlighted Word: *beverages*
- Context Clues: "Like milk, fresh juices and cold coffee."
- Meaning: The word refers to drinks.
- Correct Answer: b. drinks

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#### vi. The students begged their teacher to permit them to play games.
- Highlighted Word: *permit*
- Context Clues: "The students begged their teacher..." (Implies asking for permission.)
- Meaning: The word suggests allowing or giving permission.
- Correct Answer: c. allow

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#### vii. It is tragic when someone gets hurt in a car accident.
- Highlighted Word: *tragic*
- Context Clues: "When someone gets hurt in a car accident."
- Meaning: The word suggests something sad or unfortunate.
- Correct Answer: c. awful

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#### viii. The aroma of the chocolate cake in the oven, makes me feel happy.
- Highlighted Word: *aroma*
- Context Clues: "Chocolate cake in the oven."
- Meaning: The word refers to the smell of something.
- Correct Answer: b. smell

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#### ix. I drank an entire glass of water because I was parched.
- Highlighted Word: *parched*
- Context Clues: "I drank an entire glass of water."
- Meaning: The word suggests extreme thirst.
- Correct Answer: b. thirsty

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#### x. The lamb was very feeble but the lion was very strong.
- Highlighted Word: *feeble*
- Context Clues: "But the lion was very strong."
- Meaning: The word suggests weakness or lack of strength.
- Correct Answer: a. weak

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Final Answers:

1. b. excited
2. a. broke
3. b. help
4. c. funny
5. b. drinks
6. c. allow
7. c. awful
8. b. smell
9. b. thirsty
10. a. weak

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Explanation:

Each highlighted word is analyzed based on the context provided in the sentence. By understanding the surrounding words and phrases, the correct meaning of the unfamiliar word can be inferred. This method helps readers continue reading without needing to consult a dictionary.

Final Answer Box:
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