Explanation:
Let’s go through each sentence and find the word that means the same as the underlined word, using context clues (the surrounding words or sentence).
1.
He’s a *wealthy* man. He gave a lot of his money to charity.
- “Wealthy” means having a lot of money.
- A. poor → opposite
- B. rich → yes! Rich = wealthy
- C. important → not about money
✔ Answer:
B. rich
2.
The room had natural wood flooring and lots of pillows. It looked *cozy* and inviting.
- “Cozy” means comfortable, warm, and pleasant.
- A. messy → no, messy is untidy
- B. clean → clean is nice, but not the same as cozy
- C. warm → this fits best—cozy often feels warm and snug
✔ Answer:
C. warm
3.
I can’t find Maria! Is she *safe*?
- Here, “safe” means not in danger — okay, unharmed.
- A. unhealthy → no, that’s about health, not safety
- B. lost → being lost doesn’t mean unsafe, though it might lead to danger
- C. fine → “fine” can mean okay or safe in casual speech. In this context, asking “Is she safe?” is like asking “Is she okay/fine?”
But let’s think carefully: The question is about safety, not general well-being. However, among the choices, *fine* is commonly used to mean “not hurt” in everyday English.
Still—“safe” and “fine” are close, but “lost” is the opposite of what we hope; we’re worried she might be lost *and* unsafe. The best match for “safe” here is
C. fine, because if someone is safe, they’re fine.
Wait—let’s double-check: In many standardized tests, “safe” ↔ “fine**” is accepted when other options don’t fit. “Unhealthy” and “lost” are clearly not synonyms. So yes:
✔ Answer:
C. fine
4.
Olivia has put in a lot of *effort* to complete the project on time.
- “Effort” means hard work, trying hard.
- A. hard work → yes! Direct synonym
- B. problem → no
- C. complete → verb/noun, not the same
✔ Answer:
A. hard work
5.
It’s dark outside. So, it’s *dangerous* to step out.
- “Dangerous” means risky, could cause harm.
- A. difficult → hard to do, but not necessarily dangerous
- B. risky → yes! Risky = dangerous
- C. easy → opposite
✔ Answer:
B. risky
6.
I was thrilled to meet my old friend.
- “Thrilled” means very excited, happy.
- A. excited → yes! Perfect match
- B. shocked → surprise, could be negative
- C. lost → unrelated
✔ Answer:
A. excited
Now let’s list all correct choices:
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
Final Answer:
B, C, C, A, B, A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheet 1st grade.
