Context Clues: Finding Word Meanings | Interactive Worksheet ... - Free Printable

Let’s go through each question one by one. The goal is to find the word that means the same as the underlined word in each sentence.

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1. The student replied to the teacher with a sly answer and the class laughed.
Underlined: sly
Options: A. funny, B. clever, C. weird
→ “Sly” here means clever in a tricky or sneaky way. “Funny” doesn’t fit — it’s not about being humorous. “Weird” is off too. “Clever” matches best.
✔ Answer: B. clever

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2. I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy.
Underlined: glare
Options: A. confusing, B. dirty look, C. difficult
→ A “glare” is an angry stare — like a dirty look. Not confusing or difficult.
✔ Answer: B. dirty look

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3. Fireworks on the 4th of July gave off a beautiful glitter in the sky.
Underlined: glitter
Options: A. glow, B. bright, C. look
→ “Glitter” here means sparkling light — so “glow” fits best. “Bright” is an adjective, but we need a noun. “Look” doesn’t fit.
✔ Answer: A. glow

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4. When we go camping, my father will ignite the fire so we can roast marshmallows.
Underlined: ignite
Options: A. start, B. call, C. see
→ “Ignite” means to start a fire. So “start” is correct.
✔ Answer: A. start

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5. He chose to delete the unhealthy foods from his meal and make better choices.
Underlined: delete
Options: A. include, B. make more, C. remove
→ “Delete” means to take away or remove. So “remove” is right.
✔ Answer: C. remove

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6. My grandma was doing the television commercial when she was tired.
Wait — this sentence seems odd. Probably meant: “My grandma was *watching* the television commercial...” But the underlined word is doing? That doesn’t make sense. Let’s re-read.

Actually, looking again — maybe it’s a typo in the worksheet. But assuming the underlined word is doing, and options are:
A. cheer, B. watch, C. check
→ If she’s “doing” the commercial, that doesn’t fit. But if it’s supposed to be “watching,” then “watch” is the answer. Given context, likely a mistake, but “watch” is the only logical choice.
✔ Answer: B. watch

*(Note: This may be an error in the original worksheet — “doing” should probably be “watching.”)*

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7. The curious puppy emptied the bag while he sniffed around looking for something to chew.
Underlined: curious
Options: A. problem, B. interested, C. happy
→ “Curious” means wanting to know or explore — so “interested” fits.
✔ Answer: B. interested

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8. Each day during the spring there is a slight increase in temperature until summer arrives.
Underlined: increase
Options: A. small, B. increase, C. bright
→ Wait — option B is “increase”? That’s the same word! Probably a typo. Maybe it’s meant to be “rise” or “growth.” But since “increase” is listed, and it’s the exact word, that must be the answer.
✔ Answer: B. increase

*(Note: This might be a trick or error — but based on what’s written, B is correct.)*

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9. The tower will topple if it has too much weight at the top.
Underlined: topple
Options: A. pounds, B. grow, C. fall over
→ “Topple” means to fall over. So “fall over” is correct.
✔ Answer: C. fall over

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10. The students who put in the best effort will be included in the celebration.
Underlined: effort
Options: A. attitude, B. hard work, C. completion
→ “Effort” means hard work or trying hard. So “hard work” fits.
✔ Answer: B. hard work

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Final Answers:

1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B

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Final Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B