Context Clues Worksheet (Grade 6)
Free printable Grade 6 context clues worksheet. Students use restatement, contrast, and example clues to work out the meaning of grade-level academic vocabulary. Answer key included.
Grade 6 · Vocabulary worksheet
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Context Clues
Writers often restate, contrast, or give examples of a hard word inside the sentence. Find the clue, then choose the meaning it supports.
- 1.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'perilous': Climbers avoid that perilous ridge because one slip could be deadly.
- a) dangerous
- b) completely safe
- 2.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'conceal': He tried to conceal the gift by sliding it under his bed before his sister walked in.
- a) display
- b) hide
- 3.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'tranquil': The lake was tranquil at dawn, without a ripple or a sound.
- a) calm and peaceful
- b) rough and noisy
- 4.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'abundant': Berries were abundant that summer, so many that every basket overflowed.
- a) scarce
- b) plentiful
- 5.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'jubilant': The jubilant team cheered, hugged, and danced after the final whistle.
- a) deeply disappointed
- b) extremely joyful
- 6.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'candid': Be candid with me: tell me exactly what you think, even if it stings.
- a) honest and direct
- b) secretive
- 7.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'meager': Their meager supplies, just one loaf of bread and a little water, would not last the week.
- a) very small in amount
- b) more than enough
- 8.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'frail': Her frail grandmother needed help lifting even the light basket.
- a) physically weak
- b) very strong
- 9.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'hostile': The stray cat was hostile at first, hissing and swiping at anyone who came near.
- a) unfriendly and aggressive
- b) calm and welcoming
- 10.Use the context to choose the meaning of 'reluctant': Marcus was reluctant to join the play; he dragged his feet and kept saying he would rather not.
- a) eager
- b) unwilling
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