Let's solve the
Context Clues Worksheet (Keys) step by step. The goal is to use the correct word from the
word bank to complete each sentence.
Word Bank:
- decoration
- Chocolate chip
- stranger
- Fill up
- mischievous
- pack
- style
- shelf
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and choose the most appropriate word based on context:
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9. I'm going to _____ my hair before we go out tonight.
- Possible words: *style*, *pack*, *fill up*, *decoration*
- "Style" fits perfectly with "my hair."
✔ Answer: style
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10. That dog is so _____! I can't believe he ate my shoe.
- Words: *mischievous*, *stranger*, *chocolate chip*, etc.
- A dog that eats a shoe is acting in a playful or naughty way → *mischievous*
✔ Answer: mischievous
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11. The _____ of the party was a huge success.
- Options: *decoration*, *pack*, *shelf*, etc.
- "The decoration of the party" makes sense — decorations at a party.
✔ Answer: decoration
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12. I'm going to _____ my car before we go on our road trip.
- Options: *fill up*, *pack*, *style*, etc.
- "Fill up" is commonly used with fuel for a car.
✔ Answer: fill up
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13. The _____ cookies were a big hit with the kids.
- Options: *chocolate chip*, *decoration*, *stranger*, etc.
- "Chocolate chip cookies" is a common phrase.
✔ Answer: chocolate chip
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14. I need to _____ my backpack before our hike tomorrow.
- Options: *pack*, *fill up*, *style*, etc.
- "Pack my backpack" is the correct expression.
✔ Answer: pack
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15. The _____ gave me a confused look when I asked for directions.
- Options: *stranger*, *mischievous*, *shelf*, etc.
- Someone who gives directions is often a *stranger*.
✔ Answer: stranger
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16. The _____ of the room was filled with books.
- Options: *shelf*, *decoration*, *style*, etc.
- "Shelf" is where books are placed.
✔ Answer: shelf
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Final Answers:
9.
style
10.
mischievous
11.
decoration
12.
fill up
13.
chocolate chip
14.
pack
15.
stranger
16.
shelf
✔ All sentences now make logical and grammatical sense with the correct context clues applied.
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of context clues worksheet for 2nd grade.
