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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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