Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 12 · 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.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very slow (b) very weak (c) able to do many things (d) very short
2. 2.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very hungry
3. 3.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) stubborn (b) tiny (c) friendly (d) hungry
4. 4.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) full of joy (d) full of fear
5. 5.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) freed (c) praised (d) helped
6. 6.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) short and clear (c) long and confusing (d) very loud
7. 7.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) friendly to guests (c) unwelcoming (d) very sick
8. 8.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very scary (c) very tall (d) very sad
9. 9.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) safe (c) flat (d) dangerous
10. 10.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) very tall (c) falling apart (d) very clean
11. 11.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very happy (c) very fierce (d) very fat
12. 12.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very deep (c) very old (d) very painful
13. 13.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very near (c) far away (d) very busy
14. 14.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) amazingly beautiful (b) very ugly (c) very dull (d) very dangerous
15. 15.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) very smooth (c) blocked with traffic (d) newly built
16. 16.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) strong (b) loud (c) weak (d) clever
17. 17.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) strange and scary (c) very warm (d) very clean
18. 18.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) slow (c) lazy (d) rude
19. 19.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very hungry (c) very playful (d) very fierce
20. 20.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very careless (c) very fast (d) very careful
21. 21.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) tiny (b) ugly (c) burnt (d) hard to resist
22. 22.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) rude (d) rich
23. 23.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) delicious (b) tasteless (c) cold (d) burnt
24. 24.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very weak (c) very cheap (d) very sweet
25. 25.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) tiny (c) fierce and wild (d) gentle
26. 26.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very green
27. 27.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) empty (c) beautiful (d) crowded
28. 28.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very confusing (d) very boring
29. 29.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very calm
30. 30.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) very small
31. 31.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) sleepy (c) firm, not changing mind (d) unsure
32. 32.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) tasty (c) harmful (d) very important
33. 33.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) fast (c) angry (d) noisy
34. 34.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) sleepy (c) quick-moving (d) clumsy
35. 35.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) sleepy (c) secret (d) honest and open
36. 36.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) exciting (d) dull and gloomy
37. 37.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very proud (c) very excited (d) very tired
38. 38.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) empty of people (c) very dirty (d) newly painted
39. 39.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very fresh (c) very cold (d) very wet
40. 40.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very heavy (c) letting light through (d) very dark

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