Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 171 · 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 soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) hungry (c) tired (d) cowardly
2. 2.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very fresh (d) very hot
3. 3.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) very thick (c) very dark (d) letting light through
4. 4.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quick and light (c) slow and heavy (d) noisy
5. 5.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very small
6. 6.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) lazy (c) curious (d) angry
7. 7.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very calm
8. 8.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) unwilling (c) proud (d) quick
9. 9.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) unwelcoming (c) very sick (d) very strict
10. 10.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very excited
11. 11.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fierce (c) very happy (d) very fat
12. 12.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) expensive (c) empty (d) beautiful
13. 13.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) soft (c) huge (d) light
14. 14.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) tiny (d) stubborn
15. 15.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) sleepy
16. 16.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) tiny (c) burnt (d) ugly
17. 17.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) gentle (c) lazy (d) fierce and wild
18. 18.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) tiny (c) slow (d) huge
19. 19.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) useless (c) harmful (d) very important
20. 20.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rich (c) rude (d) weak
21. 21.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) soft (c) non-stop (d) happy
22. 22.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) newly painted (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
23. 23.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
24. 24.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very dull (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
25. 25.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) cold (b) tasteless (c) burnt (d) delicious
26. 26.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very mild (c) too much to stand (d) very pleasant
27. 27.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) noisy (c) slow-moving (d) angry
28. 28.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
29. 29.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careful (c) careless (d) noisy
30. 30.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) loud (c) long (d) short
31. 31.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very angry
32. 32.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very short (c) grand and rich (d) simple and plain
33. 33.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
34. 34.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very old (c) very painful (d) not deep
35. 35.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very rich (d) very tired
36. 36.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) polite (c) lazy (d) rude
37. 37.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) heavy (c) quick-moving (d) clumsy
38. 38.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) hardworking
39. 39.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) clear and easy (c) very long (d) confusing
40. 40.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) falling apart (c) brand new (d) very tall

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