Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 168 · 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 house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) beautiful (c) empty (d) expensive
2. 2.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) very sour (c) rotten (d) more than enough
3. 3.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) cloudy and dark (b) clear (c) very cold (d) sweet
4. 4.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
5. 5.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very calm
6. 6.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) loud (b) long (c) dark (d) short
7. 7.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) in short supply
8. 8.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very cold
9. 9.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very fresh (c) very cold (d) very wet
10. 10.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) burnt (c) cold (d) delicious
11. 11.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very proud (c) very sleepy (d) very angry
12. 12.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) confusing (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
13. 13.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very quiet (c) warning of danger (d) very beautiful
14. 14.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) clumsy (c) quick-moving (d) sleepy
15. 15.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
16. 16.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) full of joy (c) very angry (d) very tired
17. 17.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very dry (c) very green (d) very cold
18. 18.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very funny (c) very simple (d) very good
19. 19.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
20. 20.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very proud (c) very thirsty (d) very sleepy
21. 21.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) empty of people (c) newly painted (d) very crowded
22. 22.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
23. 23.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) crowded (c) noisy (d) dirty
24. 24.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) careful with money (c) very rich (d) very lazy
25. 25.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very tired
26. 26.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) sleepy (c) unsure (d) scared
27. 27.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) pleased (c) puzzled (d) angry
28. 28.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dirty (c) dry and dead (d) thick and healthy
29. 29.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) dirty (c) very little (d) salty
30. 30.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) useless (c) tasty (d) very important
31. 31.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) newly built (c) very wide (d) blocked with traffic
32. 32.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) stubborn (d) friendly
33. 33.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) flat (c) dangerous (d) safe
34. 34.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and calm (c) sad (d) noisy and lively
35. 35.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very ugly (d) very dangerous
36. 36.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very tall (c) very old (d) very small
37. 37.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very slow (c) very short (d) able to do many things
38. 38.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very warm (c) very clean (d) strange and scary
39. 39.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) very sick (c) unwelcoming (d) friendly to guests
40. 40.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) rude (b) slow (c) polite (d) lazy

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