Sure! Let’s solve each question on the
Context Clues Worksheet (Part 3) by using the surrounding words (context clues) to figure out the meaning of each underlined word.
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1. My mom said that I am perfectly *able* to get straight A’s.
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Context clue: “perfectly able to get straight A’s” — this suggests capability or skill.
✔ Answer: *able* – having the power, skill, or means to do something
*(In this case: capable of getting good grades)*
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2. My dad didn’t want anyone to know his real *age*.
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Context clue: “real age” — implies how old he is, and he doesn’t want others to know it.
✔ Answer: *age* – the number of years a person has lived
*(He wants to keep his birth year or how old he is a secret.)*
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3. We bought a lot of *candy* before entering the movie theatre.
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Context clue: Buying it before going to the movies — common snack at theaters.
✔ Answer: *candy* – sweet food, often made with sugar, like chocolate, gummies, or lollipops
*(People often buy candy to eat while watching a movie.)*
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4. The *captain* of the ship was in charge of steering it to shore.
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Context clue: “of the ship,” “in charge of steering” — shows leadership and control.
✔ Answer: *captain* – the person in command of a ship or boat
*(The captain leads and navigates the vessel.)*
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5. I always do my homework at my *desk*.
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Context clue: “do my homework at my...” — implies a place or piece of furniture for studying.
✔ Answer: *desk* – a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working
*(A common place to sit and do schoolwork.)*
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6. It is very *important* that you listen to your teacher.
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Context clue: “very important that you listen” — emphasizes necessity or value.
✔ Answer: *important* – having great significance, value, or influence
*(Listening to your teacher matters a lot for learning.)*
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7. It is not a good idea to *frighten* your little sister.
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Context clue: “not a good idea to...” — suggests causing fear is bad behavior.
✔ Answer: *frighten* – to make someone feel scared or afraid
*(You shouldn’t scare your sister because it could upset her.)*
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✔ Final Answers:
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able – capable of doing something
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age – number of years a person has lived
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candy – sweet food, often eaten as a treat
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captain – person in charge of a ship
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desk – piece of furniture used for studying or working
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important – having great value or significance
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frighten – to cause fear or alarm
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Tip: Context clues are hints from nearby words or sentences that help you understand unfamiliar words. Always look at what comes before and after the word to guess its meaning!
Let me know if you’d like to practice more context clues! 📚
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheet 2nd grade.
