Context Clues Worksheet
Name: __________________________ Date: __________ Score: ________
Part A. Appositives (10 items)
Directions: Each sentence has an underlined word. Choose the correct appositive (phrase
that explains the word) from the choices.
1. My cousin, ________, won first place in the spelling contest.
(a. the best singer in town, b. a hardworking student, c. a quiet library)
2. We went to Intramuros, ________, for our field trip.
(a. the historic walled city of Manila, b. a type of fruit, c. a delicious soup)
3. The mango, ________, is my favorite tropical fruit.
(a. the national fruit of the Philippines, b. a brave soldier, c. a noisy car)
4. Liza, ________, shared her toys with everyone in the class.
(a. our generous classmate, b. a tall building, c. a red apple)
5. The jeepney, ________, is a common form of transportation in the Philippines.
(a. a colorful public vehicle, b. a green vegetable, c. a science book)
6. Our dog, ________, barks loudly whenever strangers pass by.
(a. a friendly Labrador, b. the biggest country, c. a tasty snack)
7. Mt. Mayon, ________, is famous for its perfect cone shape.
(a. an active volcano, b. a famous athlete, c. a sweet candy)
8. Andres Bonifacio, ________, fought bravely for our freedom.
(a. the Father of the Philippine Revolution, b. a delicious dish, c. a noisy classroom)
9. My mother, ________, cooks the best adobo in the world.
(a. an excellent chef, b. a tall mountain, c. a fast car)
10. The violin, ________, produces beautiful, high-pitched sounds.
(a. a stringed instrument, b. a busy street, c. a kind teacher)
Part B. Analogies (10 items)
Directions: Complete each analogy by choosing the correct answer from the choices. Use
context clues in the sentence.
11. Pencil is to write as paintbrush is to ________.
(a. draw, b. paint, c. erase)
12. Sun is to day as moon is to ________.
(a. morning, b. light, c. night)
13. Bird is to nest as bee is to ________.
(a. honey, b. hive, c. flower)
14. Ear is to hear as eye is to ________.
(a. see, b. smell, c. taste)
15. Doctor is to hospital as teacher is to ________.
(a. office, b. school, c. library)
16. Smile is to happy as frown is to ________.
(a. angry, b. sad, c. tired)
17. Knife is to cut as broom is to ________.
(a. sweep, b. clean, c. wash)
18. Puppy is to dog as kitten is to ________.
(a. cow, b. cat, c. bird)
19. Wheel is to bicycle as engine is to ________.
(a. airplane, b. car, c. boat)
20. Book is to read as television is to ________.
(a. watch, b. play, c. listen)
Answer Key
Part A. Appositives
1. 1. b. a hardworking student
2. 2. a. the historic walled city of Manila
3. 3. a. the national fruit of the Philippines
4. 4. a. our generous classmate
5. 5. a. a colorful public vehicle
6. 6. a. a friendly Labrador
7. 7. a. an active volcano
8. 8. a. the Father of the Philippine Revolution
9. 9. a. an excellent chef
10. 10. a. a stringed instrument
Part B. Analogies
11. 11. b. paint
12. 12. c. night
13. 13. b. hive
14. 14. a. see
15. 15. b. school
16. 16. b. sad
17. 17. a. sweep
18. 18. b. cat
19. 19. b. car
20. 20. a. watch
