Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 18 · 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 mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) sour (c) juicy (d) dry
2. 2.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
3. 3.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) spotlessly clean (c) very dark (d) very messy
4. 4.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) expensive (c) crowded (d) beautiful
5. 5.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) easy (c) safe (d) flat
6. 6.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very dark (c) very heavy (d) very thick
7. 7.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very bright (b) very small (c) sweet-smelling (d) bad-smelling
8. 8.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) falling apart (c) very tall (d) brand new
9. 9.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) hard to resist (d) tiny
10. 10.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) very sick (c) unwelcoming (d) very strict
11. 11.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) calm and peaceful (c) dirty (d) crowded
12. 12.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) wild (c) noisy (d) angry
13. 13.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very fast (c) unsure, holding back (d) very loud
14. 14.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fat (c) very happy (d) very fierce
15. 15.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) noisy and lively
16. 16.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) friendly (d) rude
17. 17.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) long (b) short (c) dark (d) loud
18. 18.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very funny (c) very tall (d) very scary
19. 19.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very deep (c) not deep (d) very painful
20. 20.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) slow (d) polite
21. 21.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
22. 22.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) harmful (c) tasty (d) very important
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 proud (d) very tired
24. 24.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) non-stop (c) short (d) soft
25. 25.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) tiny (c) fierce and wild (d) gentle
26. 26.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) huge (d) soft
27. 27.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
28. 28.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very happy (d) very tired
29. 29.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very cold (c) very dry (d) very wet
30. 30.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very pleasant (c) very cool (d) very mild
31. 31.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) bored (c) overjoyed (d) sleepy
32. 32.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very angry (c) full of joy (d) very tired
33. 33.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very cold
34. 34.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) grand and rich (b) simple and plain (c) very sad (d) very short
35. 35.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very fresh
36. 36.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) tired
37. 37.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thick (c) very salty (d) very hot
38. 38.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) lazy (c) careless (d) forgetful
39. 39.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very cheap (c) very weak (d) very sweet
40. 40.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) excited (c) proud (d) quick

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