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6.102 Context Clues for Multiple Meaning Words Worksheet

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This Grade 6 English worksheet provides structured practice on 6.102 Context Clues for Multiple Meaning Words. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Context Clues for Multiple‑Meaning Words - Use definition, synonym/antonym, and example clues to resolve ambiguity and select precise meanings. (CCSS L.6.4; CA L.6.4; MA L.6.4; NY 6L4; VA 6.RV.1B–C,F–G; TX §110.22(b)(2)(A)–(C))

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Grade 6

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Read the passage. Because the disease was terminal, doctors explained it could not be cured and would lead to death. What does the word "terminal" mean as used in the passage?

Alocated at the end (terminal station)

Ba building for travelers at an airport

Ca device for entering data into a computer

Dfatal; ending in death

Solution & Explanation:The context clue "doctors explained it could not be cured and would lead to death" shows that "terminal" means "fatal; ending in death" here; the other meanings do not fit what is happening in the passage.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Read the passage. By building barriers, the engineers tried to channelize the floodwater, guiding it into a narrower path. What does the word "channelize" mean as used in the passage?

Ato make something wider

Bto slow down movement

Cto direct into a specific channel or path

Dto divide evenly

Solution & Explanation:The context clue "guiding it into a narrower path." shows that "channelize" means "to direct into a specific channel or path" here; the other meanings do not fit what is happening in the passage.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Read the passage. The analyst sounded bearish, expecting prices to fall rather than rise. What does the word "bearish" mean as used in the passage?

Alike a bear in appearance

Bexpecting prices to decrease

Cwilling to take big risks

Drelated to forests or wildlife

Solution & Explanation:The context clue "rather than rise." shows that "bearish" means "expecting prices to decrease" here; the other meanings do not fit what is happening in the passage.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.6.102 (Use definition, synonym/antonym, and example clues to resolve ambiguity and select precise meanings. (CCSS L.6.4; CA L.6.4; MA L.6.4; NY 6L4; VA 6.RV.1B–C,F–G; TX §110.22(b)(2)(A)–(C))).