Context clues worksheets

Figure out the meaning of a new word from the words around it: ravenous, fragile, elated, postpone. There is one sheet here: use the clues. Pick one from the tray, print it, and add its answer key as a second page if you want one.

add the answer key as page 2

NameDate

Use the clues

Circle the best answer.

The room was so dim that we needed a flashlight. Dim means:brightnot well litnoisy
The ancient castle was built a thousand years ago. Ancient means:newvery oldtiny
He gave a brief speech that lasted only one minute. Brief means:shortloudboring
The kitten was timid and hid when guests arrived. Timid means:shybravehungry
Maria was elated when she won the spelling bee. Elated means:very happysadworried
We had to postpone the picnic until next week because of rain. Postpone means:cancel foreverput off until laterstart early
The glass vase is fragile, so carry it carefully. Fragile means:heavyeasy to breakcolorful
The puppy was so ravenous that it ate its food in seconds. Ravenous means:very hungryvery sleepyvery small
After the long race, the runners were fatigued and sat down to rest. Fatigued means:excitedtiredfast
The trail was steep, so we climbed slowly. Steep means:flatrising sharplymuddy

Using these sheets

The answer key matches the sheet on screen, including after you make new problems.
Sheets print on US Letter paper. On A4, choose “Fit to printable area” in the print dialog.

Questions

What grade are these context clues worksheets for?

They suit grades 2 to 5.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Tick “add the answer key as page 2” before printing, or turn on Answer key to check work on screen.

Do I need an account to print?

No. The sheets print straight from this page, free, with no sign-up.