Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 105 · 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 hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very cold (c) very proud (d) very thirsty
2. 2.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) cloudy and dark
3. 3.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) sweet-smelling (c) faint (d) strong-smelling
4. 4.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) noisy and rough (c) quiet and polite (d) sleepy
5. 5.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) praised (c) freed (d) caught
6. 6.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careful (c) fast (d) careless
7. 7.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very late
8. 8.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very clean (c) brand new (d) falling apart
9. 9.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) non-stop (c) soft (d) happy
10. 10.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) dry and dead (c) very dirty (d) very small
11. 11.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) very cool (c) too much to stand (d) very mild
12. 12.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
13. 13.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) very sad (c) simple and plain (d) grand and rich
14. 14.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) very small (c) very bright (d) bad-smelling
15. 15.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) dirty (d) calm and peaceful
16. 16.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) very clean
17. 17.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) gentle and calm (c) noisy (d) wild
18. 18.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) bored (c) upset (d) overjoyed
19. 19.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) very smooth (c) very wide (d) blocked with traffic
20. 20.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very rich (d) very angry
21. 21.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) very crowded (c) newly painted (d) very dirty
22. 22.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) expensive (c) empty (d) beautiful
23. 23.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) full of joy (c) very tired (d) very angry
24. 24.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) tiny (c) hungry (d) stubborn
25. 25.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) confusing (c) clear and easy (d) very long
26. 26.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very excited (c) very angry (d) very proud
27. 27.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) rotten (c) very small (d) very sour
28. 28.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tasteless (c) delicious (d) cold
29. 29.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very salty (c) very thick (d) very hot
30. 30.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) noisy
31. 31.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very sad (c) very scary (d) very funny
32. 32.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) letting light through (c) very thick (d) very heavy
33. 33.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) dull and gloomy (d) exciting
34. 34.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) strange and scary (c) very clean (d) very warm
35. 35.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) hard (c) dry (d) sour
36. 36.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) easy (c) dangerous (d) safe
37. 37.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very fresh (d) very hot
38. 38.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) long and boring (c) very exciting (d) very loud
39. 39.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) noisy (c) sleepy (d) slow and heavy
40. 40.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very stormy (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm

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