Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 101 · 40 questions

Word tip (The sentence explains the word): Find the hard word and read the whole sentence around it. Look for the clue: an example, a reason, a result or an opposite. Put your meaning in place of the word and check that the sentence still makes sense.

1. 1.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) simple and plain (c) very short (d) grand and rich
2. 2.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very serious (c) very simple (d) very funny
3. 3.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) rich (c) rude (d) strong
4. 4.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very fresh
5. 5.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very fierce (c) very playful (d) easily frightened
6. 6.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) sleepy (c) slow and heavy (d) noisy
7. 7.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) faint (c) sweet-smelling (d) strong-smelling
8. 8.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) crowded (c) expensive (d) beautiful
9. 9.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very thirsty
10. 10.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very tall (c) very funny (d) very sad
11. 11.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) unwilling (c) excited (d) proud
12. 12.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) very busy (c) far away (d) very large
13. 13.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) bad-smelling (c) sweet-smelling (d) very bright
14. 14.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) very little (c) dirty (d) more than enough
15. 15.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
16. 16.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very rich (d) very happy
17. 17.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) friendly to guests (c) very sick (d) unwelcoming
18. 18.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very tall (c) very old (d) very small
19. 19.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very happy
20. 20.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) loud (d) clever
21. 21.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) careless (c) noisy (d) fast
22. 22.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) anger (c) pride (d) great joy
23. 23.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very proud (c) very tired (d) very excited
24. 24.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) unsure (c) scared (d) sleepy
25. 25.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) pleasant (d) strange
26. 26.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very pleasant (c) very cool (d) too much to stand
27. 27.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very tired (c) full of joy (d) very angry
28. 28.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) tiny (c) burnt (d) ugly
29. 29.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very loud
30. 30.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) completely wet (c) very tired (d) very late
31. 31.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) sweet
32. 32.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hungry (c) friendly (d) stubborn
33. 33.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very cold (c) very salty (d) very hot
34. 34.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) a game (c) an argument (d) a gift
35. 35.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very slow (c) able to do many things (d) very short
36. 36.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) noisy (c) angry (d) slow-moving
37. 37.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) rude (c) slow (d) lazy
38. 38.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) short (c) happy (d) soft
39. 39.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) calm and peaceful (c) noisy (d) crowded
40. 40.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) easy (c) dangerous (d) safe

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