Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 156 · 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.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very calm (d) very angry
2. 2.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) amazingly beautiful (b) very dull (c) very ugly (d) very dangerous
3. 3.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) very stormy (c) very windy (d) freezing cold
4. 4.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) lazy (b) polite (c) slow (d) rude
5. 5.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) praised (c) helped (d) freed
6. 6.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) delicious (b) burnt (c) cold (d) tasteless
7. 7.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) strong-smelling (c) pleasant (d) faint
8. 8.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very hungry (d) very tired
9. 9.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) empty of people (c) very dirty (d) very crowded
10. 10.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
11. 11.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) clear
12. 12.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
13. 13.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very clean (c) very warm (d) strange and scary
14. 14.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very fresh (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very hot
15. 15.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) clumsy (c) sleepy (d) quick-moving
16. 16.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) angry (c) rude (d) sleepy
17. 17.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very cool (c) very pleasant (d) too much to stand
18. 18.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) very small (c) bad-smelling (d) very bright
19. 19.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very late (c) completely wet (d) very cold
20. 20.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very thirsty (c) very cold (d) very sleepy
21. 21.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very salty (c) very cold (d) very hot
22. 22.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
23. 23.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very proud
24. 24.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) dirty (d) very little
25. 25.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) a gift (c) a hug (d) an argument
26. 26.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) hard (c) juicy (d) dry
27. 27.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very rich
28. 28.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very tall (c) very sad (d) very scary
29. 29.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) more than enough (c) rotten (d) very sour
30. 30.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very strong (c) very cheap (d) very weak
31. 31.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very generous (c) careful with money (d) very lazy
32. 32.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) grand and rich (c) simple and plain (d) very short
33. 33.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very dark (c) spotlessly clean (d) very small
34. 34.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) weak (b) loud (c) clever (d) strong
35. 35.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very beautiful (c) very quiet (d) bright and clear
36. 36.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) newly built (c) blocked with traffic (d) very wide
37. 37.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) rude (c) strong (d) weak
38. 38.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) short (c) soft (d) non-stop
39. 39.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very funny (c) very serious (d) very simple
40. 40.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) hard to resist

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