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Context Clues Worksheet (Part 1)

Context Clues are words in the sentence that help you figure out
the meaning of a difficult word that you do not know.

Directions: For each underlined word, use the context clues or

words that surround it to find the meaning.
Example A: The river was dry so we could not get any water. Answer:
dry- a lack of water
1. I had to set my alarm before the first day of school.
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2. I was excited to go to the theme park because I had never been

there before.
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3. My mom had to fix the leak before all the water came out.
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4. We were stranded on the island because the boat left us.

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5. We had our last meal because there was no more food left.
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6. My dad came home from the office after work.

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7. We had to raise money to give to the charity.

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Context Clues Worksheet (Part 2)

Context Clues are words in the sentence that help you figure out
the meaning of a difficult word that you do not know.

Directions: For each underlined word, use the context clues or words
that surround it to find the meaning.
Example A: The river was dry so we could not get any water. Answer:
dry- a lack of water
1. I forgot to take my book home from school yesterday.
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2. My friend suddenly grabbed my hand from behind when I was

walking to class.
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3. We had to practice to get ready for our big game.

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4. My parents told me to prepare for school because I was not ready.

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5. We had to return the movie before the due date.

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6. My teacher told me to discover the museum with my family.

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Name: __________________ Date: ______________
Context Clues Worksheet (Part 3)

Context Clues are words in the sentence that help you figure out the
meaning of a difficult word that you do not know.

Directions: For each underlined word, use the context clues or words
that surround it to find the meaning.
Example A: The river was dry so we could not get any water. Answer:
dry- a lack of water
1. My mom said that I am perfectly able to get straight As.
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2. My dad didnt want anyone to know his real age.

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3. We bought a lot of candy before entering the movie theatre.

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4. The captain of the ship was in charge of steering it to shore.

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5. I always do my homework at my desk.

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6. It is very important that you listen to your teacher.

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7. It is not a good idea to frighten your little sister.

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