Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 169 · 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 children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) sad (c) quiet and polite (d) noisy and rough
2. 2.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) happy (c) soft (d) non-stop
3. 3.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) newly built (c) very smooth (d) blocked with traffic
4. 4.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) warning of danger
5. 5.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) very exciting (c) very loud (d) short and funny
6. 6.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) cloudy and dark (c) sweet (d) clear
7. 7.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) noisy (c) huge (d) slow
8. 8.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very proud (c) very sleepy (d) very thirsty
9. 9.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) an argument (c) a game (d) a hug
10. 10.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) very funny (d) unclear
11. 11.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) letting light through (c) very heavy (d) very dark
12. 12.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
13. 13.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
14. 14.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
15. 15.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) weak (d) strong
16. 16.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) freezing cold (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm
17. 17.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) false (c) honest and open (d) sleepy
18. 18.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) scared (c) unsure (d) firm, not changing mind
19. 19.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) strange (c) fresh (d) pleasant
20. 20.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) thick and healthy (c) very small (d) dry and dead
21. 21.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) tiny (c) gentle (d) lazy
22. 22.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) heavy (c) quick-moving (d) sleepy
23. 23.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
24. 24.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) noisy (c) slow-moving (d) angry
25. 25.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very loud (c) very rude (d) long and confusing
26. 26.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) upset (c) sleepy (d) bored
27. 27.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) very clean (c) strange and scary (d) bright and cheerful
28. 28.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very excited (c) very tired (d) very angry
29. 29.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very slow (b) very short (c) able to do many things (d) very weak
30. 30.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) unsure, holding back (c) very confident (d) very loud
31. 31.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very happy (c) very fat (d) very thin
32. 32.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) dull and gloomy (b) very funny (c) exciting (d) very short
33. 33.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) tiny (c) burnt (d) hard to resist
34. 34.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very funny (c) very tall (d) very scary
35. 35.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very dry (d) very green
36. 36.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) dangerous (c) easy (d) safe
37. 37.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
38. 38.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) unwilling (c) excited (d) quick
39. 39.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) newly painted (c) very dirty (d) very crowded
40. 40.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) angry (d) hungry

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