Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 121 · 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.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) careless (c) lazy (d) hardworking
2. 2.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) pleased (d) puzzled
3. 3.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very short (c) very easy (d) very confusing
4. 4.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very deep (c) very painful (d) not deep
5. 5.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) dull and gloomy (d) very short
6. 6.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) rude (d) rich
7. 7.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) very hungry
8. 8.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very bright (b) bad-smelling (c) sweet-smelling (d) very small
9. 9.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very thick (c) very cold (d) very hot
10. 10.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) noisy and rough (c) sad (d) sleepy
11. 11.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) rude
12. 12.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very thin (c) very fat (d) very happy
13. 13.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very calm (d) very angry
14. 14.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) weak (c) clever (d) strong
15. 15.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) proud (c) quick (d) unwilling
16. 16.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) pleasant (c) sweet (d) strange
17. 17.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) rude (b) lazy (c) polite (d) slow
18. 18.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) stubborn (d) friendly
19. 19.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) delicious (b) burnt (c) cold (d) tasteless
20. 20.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) light (c) tiny (d) soft
21. 21.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) short and clear (c) long and confusing (d) very rude
22. 22.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) gentle and calm (d) noisy
23. 23.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) very large (c) very busy (d) far away
24. 24.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very rich
25. 25.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very cold (c) very thirsty (d) very sleepy
26. 26.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) simple and plain (b) very short (c) grand and rich (d) very sad
27. 27.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) blocked with traffic (b) very smooth (c) newly built (d) very wide
28. 28.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) gentle (c) lazy (d) tiny
29. 29.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
30. 30.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very scary (c) very sad (d) very funny
31. 31.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
32. 32.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) very small (c) thick and healthy (d) dry and dead
33. 33.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very loud (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
34. 34.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) pleasantly warm (c) freezing cold (d) very windy
35. 35.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) non-stop (d) happy
36. 36.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) in short supply
37. 37.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) caught (c) praised (d) helped
38. 38.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
39. 39.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very cool (c) very mild (d) very pleasant
40. 40.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) a gift (c) a game (d) an argument

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