Use Context Clues

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet

Read the sentences. Circle what the word means.

1. 1.

   My socks are damp. They got a little wet in the rain. What does damp mean?

   • a little wet
   • very old
   • very dry
2. 2.

   The ant is tiny. It is so small I can hardly see it. What does tiny mean?

   • very small
   • very loud
   • very hot
3. 3.

   The baby is sleepy. She yawns and rubs her eyes. What does sleepy mean?

   • ready to play
   • ready to sleep
   • ready to eat
4. 4.

   My bed is cozy. It is warm and soft. What does cozy mean?

   • tall and thin
   • hard and cold
   • warm and soft
5. 5.

   The rabbit is speedy. It runs very fast. What does speedy mean?

   • sleepy
   • slow
   • fast
6. 6.

   My room is tidy. Everything is put away. What does tidy mean?

   • neat
   • noisy
   • messy