Context clues worksheets
Work out new words from the sentence.
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How to make context clues worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these context clues worksheets
Good readers don’t stop at every new word: they use the rest of the sentence to work it out. Each question gives a sentence with a challenging word (arid, famished, jubilant, nocturnal) and asks what it means, using clues like examples, opposites and explanations.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 multiple-choice questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: multiple choice.
- Best for: grades 3–7 (ages 8–13).
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of context clues are there?
Definitions (the word is explained), examples (“such as…”), synonyms, antonyms (“but”, “unlike”) and general sense from the situation.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.