Figure It Out

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students improve their vocabulary by deciphering the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues within sentences. Each sentence on the worksheet contains an underlined word such as “savory,” “tart,” “succulent,” and “scrumptious,” paired with a corresponding image that provides a visual context. Students are prompted to read the sentences and use the provided clues, along with the illustrations, to infer the meaning of each underlined word. Below each sentence is a space for students to write down what they think the unfamiliar word means.

The objective of the worksheet is to enhance students’ inferencing skills and their ability to deduce the meanings of words they do not initially recognize. It teaches them to use contextual information from the rest of the sentence and any associated imagery to make educated guesses about word definitions. This practice is fundamental for expanding vocabulary and improving reading comprehension. By engaging with this worksheet, students become more adept at navigating new vocabulary in various reading materials.