Building Vocabulary Through Context – Grade 6 Worksheet
Building Vocabulary Through Context – Grade 6 Worksheet
Why This Skill Is Important
Understanding contextual clues helps students:
Decode unfamiliar words while reading independently.
Improve comprehension across all subjects, not just English.
Develop a stronger vocabulary without memorization.
Interpret meaning from real usage, making reading smoother and faster.
Build critical thinking by connecting sentence clues to word meanings.
Contextual clue mastery is a powerful lifelong reading skill.
What This Worksheet Consists Of
This worksheet includes:
5 multiple-choice questions where students identify the meaning of words using surrounding clues.
5 fill-in-the-blank exercises that help students choose the most fitting descriptive word.
Vocabulary based on feelings, actions, descriptions, and observations.
Clear, real-life sentences suited to Grade 6 reading levels.
Who This Worksheet Is For
This worksheet is ideal for:
Grade 6 students are improving their vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Teachers who want ready-to-use classwork, homework, or assessment material.
Parents seeking short, effective English practice for their children.
Tutors looking for structured vocabulary-building resources.
Answer Key
MCQs
reluctant → not willing
cautious → careful
neutral → stayed in middle
peculiar → strange
vivid → clear
Fill in the Blanks
The strong smell filled the room.
He took a careful step on the icy road.
The strange noise woke us up.
She gave a clear explanation.
The bright object glowed in the dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contextual clues are the hints surrounding a word that help readers figure out what it means.
They help students understand new words instantly without needing a dictionary every time.
Yes. All words and sentences are age-appropriate and align with curriculum expectations.
No. The clues in each sentence guide them toward the correct meaning.
Absolutely. It works for school worksheets, practice sessions, warm-ups, and revision.
