📘 Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 9)
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1. The detective
scrutinized every clue, examining each one closely. — What does
scrutinized mean?
2. The bakery’s
aroma, a sweet smell of bread, drifted down the street. — What does
aroma mean?
3. The tiny town was so
remote that the nearest store was fifty miles away. — What does
remote mean?
4. He was
reluctant to jump, hesitating at the edge of the pool. — What does
reluctant mean?
5. After the long hike, the
exhausted campers fell asleep instantly. — What does
exhausted mean?
6. Unlike his
gregarious sister, who loves parties, Tom is shy. — What does
gregarious mean?
7. The
elated fans cheered and hugged when their team won. — What does
elated mean?
8. The soil was
arid, with no rain for months. — What does
arid mean?
9. Despite the setback, she remained
optimistic, sure things would improve. — What does
optimistic mean?
10. Her answer was
ambiguous; it could be read two different ways. — What does
ambiguous mean?
Answer key: 1) examined carefully · 2) a pleasant smell · 3) far away; isolated · 4) unwilling; hesitant · 5) very tired · 6) sociable; enjoys company · 7) extremely happy · 8) very dry · 9) hopeful about the future · 10) having more than one meaning
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About this grade 9 worksheet
Free Grade 9 English worksheet (Common Core L.9-10.4.a): use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Skill: Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Level: Grade 9 — also suits Year 10 (UK).
For teachers: skills & standards
- CCSS L.9-10.4.a: Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase
- Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.
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