Context Clues Worksheet Generator
Print free context clues worksheets for grades 2–6. Each short sentence puts one vocabulary word in bold with a clue nearby: kids circle its meaning, write the meaning and the clue words they used, name the kind of clue (definition, synonym, antonym or example), or match sentences to a meaning bank. Pick the level, clue types and 6, 8 or 10 sentences a page, with an answer key on a second page.
Every sentence hides its meaning in a nearby clue: a definition, a synonym, an antonym, examples, or the general sense of the sentence. Start Grade 2–3 with multiple choice; ask Grade 4–6 to write the meaning and name the clue. The answer key underlines each clue.
- 1
The puppy was filthy after playing outside. It was dirty from nose to tail.
avery wetbvery coldcvery dirty - 2
Maya was thrilled about the trip. She felt so excited she could not sleep.
avery boredbvery excited and happyca little worried - 3
The weather was severe, with strong winds, hail, and flooding.
aa little windybwarm and sunnycvery bad or serious - 4
The sidewalk was slick with ice, so we held the rail and walked slowly.
athick and whitebsmooth and slipperycrough and bumpy - 5
The kids were famished after soccer. They were so hungry they ate two sandwiches.
avery muddybvery sleepycvery hungry - 6
The classroom was silent. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
awith no sound at allbfull of peoplecvery messy - 7
My brother is cautious, but I am careless and sometimes trip.
afunnybfastccareful - 8
Grandma is generous. That means she likes to share and give to others.
avery oldbhappy to give and sharecgood at cooking
- 1
The puppy was filthy after playing outside. It was dirty from nose to tail.
avery wetbvery coldcvery dirty - 2
Maya was thrilled about the trip. She felt so excited she could not sleep.
avery boredbvery excited and happyca little worried - 3
The weather was severe, with strong winds, hail, and flooding.
aa little windybwarm and sunnycvery bad or serious - 4
The sidewalk was slick with ice, so we held the rail and walked slowly.
athick and whitebsmooth and slipperycrough and bumpy - 5
The kids were famished after soccer. They were so hungry they ate two sandwiches.
avery muddybvery sleepycvery hungry - 6
The classroom was silent. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
awith no sound at allbfull of peoplecvery messy - 7
My brother is cautious, but I am careless and sometimes trip.
afunnybfastccareful - 8
Grandma is generous. That means she likes to share and give to others.
avery oldbhappy to give and sharecgood at cooking