Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 128 · 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.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very hungry
2. 2.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very excited (d) very proud
3. 3.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quietly (b) quickly (c) slowly (d) gently
4. 4.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very playful
5. 5.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) more than enough
6. 6.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
7. 7.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) rich (c) weak (d) strong
8. 8.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) expensive (c) crowded (d) beautiful
9. 9.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) noisy (c) tiny (d) huge
10. 10.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) slow-moving (c) angry (d) noisy
11. 11.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) rude (c) friendly (d) sleepy
12. 12.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) empty of people (d) newly painted
13. 13.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very lazy (c) very fast (d) very careful
14. 14.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
15. 15.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) freezing cold (c) very stormy (d) very windy
16. 16.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
17. 17.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) sleepy (c) quick and light (d) slow and heavy
18. 18.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) weak (c) strong (d) clever
19. 19.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) not deep (c) very old (d) very deep
20. 20.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) confusing (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
21. 21.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
22. 22.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very tired
23. 23.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very weak (c) able to do many things (d) very slow
24. 24.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very fresh
25. 25.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) noisy (b) gentle and calm (c) angry (d) wild
26. 26.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very thick (c) very heavy (d) very dark
27. 27.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) careless
28. 28.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) long and confusing (c) very loud (d) very rude
29. 29.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) pride (d) great joy
30. 30.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very ugly (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very dangerous
31. 31.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) safe (c) easy (d) dangerous
32. 32.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very generous (c) very lazy (d) careful with money
33. 33.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
34. 34.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of joy (c) very angry (d) full of fear
35. 35.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) sweet (c) cloudy and dark (d) clear
36. 36.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) friendly (c) hungry (d) stubborn
37. 37.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very wet (c) very dry (d) very cold
38. 38.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) sweet-smelling (c) pleasant (d) faint
39. 39.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) clumsy (c) quick-moving (d) sleepy
40. 40.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) caught (c) helped (d) praised

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