Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 150 · 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.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very sour (c) more than enough (d) very small
2. 2.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) crowded (c) beautiful (d) empty
3. 3.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very busy (c) far away (d) very near
4. 4.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
5. 5.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very calm (c) very tired (d) very angry
6. 6.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) sweet-smelling (c) faint (d) strong-smelling
7. 7.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) friendly (c) angry (d) sleepy
8. 8.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) in short supply (d) very cold
9. 9.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very heavy (c) letting light through (d) very thick
10. 10.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very long (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
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.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very sad (c) very scary (d) very funny
13. 13.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) full of joy
14. 14.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very lazy (c) very generous (d) very rich
15. 15.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) very stormy (c) pleasantly warm (d) freezing cold
16. 16.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) lazy (c) gentle (d) fierce and wild
17. 17.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
18. 18.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) sad (c) noisy and rough (d) sleepy
19. 19.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very short (c) very funny (d) dull and gloomy
20. 20.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very excited
21. 21.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) hungry (c) noisy (d) sleepy
22. 22.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very proud (c) very angry (d) very hungry
23. 23.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) helped (c) freed (d) caught
24. 24.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) tasty (c) harmful (d) useless
25. 25.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) thick and healthy (c) very dirty (d) dry and dead
26. 26.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) wild (c) noisy (d) gentle and calm
27. 27.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) short and funny (c) very loud (d) long and boring
28. 28.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very beautiful (c) warning of danger (d) very quiet
29. 29.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) honest and open (b) false (c) secret (d) sleepy
30. 30.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) stubborn (b) hungry (c) tiny (d) friendly
31. 31.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careless (c) careful (d) fast
32. 32.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) dangerous (c) flat (d) easy
33. 33.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
34. 34.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) pleased (c) sleepy (d) angry
35. 35.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very careful (c) very careless (d) very lazy
36. 36.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) noisy (c) huge (d) slow
37. 37.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very sweet (c) very strong (d) very cheap
38. 38.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very tired
39. 39.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) strange and scary (c) very clean (d) bright and cheerful
40. 40.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quick-moving (c) clumsy (d) heavy

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