Inferring the Meaning

Students read short passages containing bolded vocabulary words and infer their meanings using surrounding text. Some questions are multiple-choice, while others require written explanations that ask students to justify their reasoning. Learners must examine sentence structure, tone, and descriptive details to determine precise word meanings. This worksheet encourages students to move beyond surface-level guessing and rely on textual clues to make accurate interpretations. It improves vocabulary skills and reading comprehension through analytical practice.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Contextual Vocabulary Analysis

English Language Arts – Explaining Reasoning with Text Evidence

English Language Arts – Determining Nuanced Word Meanings

English Language Arts – Close Reading Skills

This worksheet is part of our Context Clues Worksheets collection.