Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 126 · 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 heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very cool (c) too much to stand (d) very pleasant
2. 2.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very funny (c) very sad (d) very scary
3. 3.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) noisy (c) slow (d) huge
4. 4.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) newly painted (c) empty of people (d) very crowded
5. 5.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) firm, not changing mind (c) sleepy (d) scared
6. 6.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) brand new (c) very clean (d) falling apart
7. 7.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) anger (d) great joy
8. 8.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very boring (c) very confusing (d) very easy
9. 9.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) strong-smelling (c) pleasant (d) sweet-smelling
10. 10.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) noisy (c) wild (d) gentle and calm
11. 11.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very clean (c) strange and scary (d) very warm
12. 12.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) crowded (b) dirty (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
13. 13.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) noisy and lively
14. 14.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) loud (b) dark (c) short (d) long
15. 15.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very excited (c) very tired (d) very proud
16. 16.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) blocked with traffic (c) very wide (d) newly built
17. 17.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) non-stop (c) soft (d) short
18. 18.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of fear (c) very angry (d) full of joy
19. 19.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) fast (c) noisy (d) angry
20. 20.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dull (c) very dangerous (d) amazingly beautiful
21. 21.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) sleepy (c) secret (d) honest and open
22. 22.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) cowardly (b) brave (c) tired (d) hungry
23. 23.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very new (c) very small (d) very tall
24. 24.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and polite (c) sleepy (d) noisy and rough
25. 25.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) curious (d) sleepy
26. 26.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) cold (c) delicious (d) burnt
27. 27.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very calm (c) very tired (d) very angry
28. 28.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) fast (c) careful (d) careless
29. 29.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
30. 30.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) angry (c) pleased (d) sleepy
31. 31.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) dangerous (c) easy (d) flat
32. 32.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
33. 33.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very small (c) sweet-smelling (d) very bright
34. 34.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
35. 35.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) dirty (c) very little (d) salty
36. 36.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) very funny (d) unclear
37. 37.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very dry (c) very cold (d) very wet
38. 38.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) more than enough (c) very small (d) rotten
39. 39.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) caught (c) freed (d) helped
40. 40.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) hardworking (c) lazy (d) forgetful

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