Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 115 · 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.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very loud (c) very fast (d) unsure, holding back
2. 2.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) light (d) soft
3. 3.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fierce (c) very thin (d) very fat
4. 4.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) unclear (c) very clear (d) very funny
5. 5.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) great joy (d) anger
6. 6.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) full of fear (c) full of joy (d) very tired
7. 7.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a hug (c) a game (d) a gift
8. 8.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) fast
9. 9.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) curious (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) lazy
10. 10.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) expensive (c) beautiful (d) empty
11. 11.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) able to do many things (b) very short (c) very slow (d) very weak
12. 12.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careful (c) careless (d) noisy
13. 13.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) friendly
14. 14.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very clean (c) very cold (d) in short supply
15. 15.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very tired
16. 16.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very excited (d) very tired
17. 17.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) praised (c) helped (d) caught
18. 18.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) slow and heavy (b) quick and light (c) sleepy (d) noisy
19. 19.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very small
20. 20.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very salty (c) very thick (d) very cold
21. 21.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) letting light through (c) very thick (d) very dark
22. 22.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) long (b) short (c) dark (d) loud
23. 23.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) short (c) soft (d) happy
24. 24.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) blocked with traffic (c) newly built (d) very wide
25. 25.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very funny (c) very simple (d) very serious
26. 26.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) strong-smelling (c) pleasant (d) faint
27. 27.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dark (c) spotlessly clean (d) very messy
28. 28.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) quick-moving (c) sleepy (d) heavy
29. 29.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) firm, not changing mind (c) sleepy (d) unsure
30. 30.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very happy
31. 31.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very quiet (b) bright and clear (c) very beautiful (d) warning of danger
32. 32.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very painful (c) very old (d) not deep
33. 33.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) very windy (c) freezing cold (d) pleasantly warm
34. 34.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very pleasant (c) too much to stand (d) very cool
35. 35.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) fierce and wild (c) gentle (d) lazy
36. 36.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very fresh (c) very wet (d) very cold
37. 37.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) lazy (c) careless (d) hardworking
38. 38.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very ugly (c) very dull (d) amazingly beautiful
39. 39.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) very rude (c) short and clear (d) very loud
40. 40.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very rich (c) very generous (d) very lazy

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