Context Clues worksheets
Context Clues worksheets give students in Grade 6 to Grade 8 focused practice in context clues. This page has 3 free printable sets, grouped by grade, and every set includes a computed answer key that is never wrong. Print them or save as a PDF, no login needed.
What's inside
- Use the context to choose the meaning of 'pragmatic': Instead of dreaming about a perfect treehouse, Ana was pragmatic and drew a plan they could actually build.
- Use the context to choose the meaning of 'futile': Bailing water with a teaspoon was futile; the boat kept filling faster than he could scoop.
- Use the context to choose the meaning of 'apathetic': The apathetic crowd barely clapped, and most people checked their phones during the speech.
- Use the context to choose the meaning of 'versatile': A versatile tool, the pocket knife can cut, twist, open, and measure.
- Use the context to choose the meaning of 'skeptical': Rosa was skeptical of the ad's promises and wanted proof before buying.
- Use the context to choose the meaning of 'novice': As a novice skier, Jon stayed on the beginner slopes and fell often.
Sample questions. Each set (A, B, C…) has fresh numbers and a computed answer key.
Grade 6 Context Clues
Grade 7 Context Clues
Grade 8 Context Clues
Frequently asked questions
Are these context clues worksheets free?
Yes. Every worksheet on ChalkBee is free to view and print or save as a PDF, with no login required. Pro unlocks the printable answer key and removes the watermark.
Do the worksheets have answer keys?
The answers are computed in code from the exact questions on each sheet. The printable answer key is available with Pro.
What grades do context clues worksheets cover?
Context Clues worksheets on this page cover Grade 6 to Grade 8. There are 3 printable sets in total, grouped by grade so you can pick the right level.
How do I print or download them?
Open any set, then use your browser's print option to print it or to save it as a PDF. The pages are laid out to print cleanly on standard letter or A4 paper.