Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 186 · 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.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) very funny (c) very long (d) confusing
2. 2.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) dull and gloomy (b) exciting (c) very funny (d) very short
3. 3.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very tall (d) very clean
4. 4.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) cloudy and dark (d) sweet
5. 5.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very small
6. 6.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) fast (c) careful (d) careless
7. 7.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) spotlessly clean (b) very messy (c) very dark (d) very small
8. 8.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) sleepy (c) slow and heavy (d) noisy
9. 9.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) harmful (c) tasty (d) useless
10. 10.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) sad (c) quiet and calm (d) sleepy
11. 11.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of joy (c) very angry (d) full of fear
12. 12.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) safe (c) easy (d) dangerous
13. 13.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
14. 14.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) hardworking
15. 15.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very cold (b) in short supply (c) easy to find (d) very clean
16. 16.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) dirty (c) noisy (d) crowded
17. 17.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) great joy (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) pride
18. 18.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) non-stop (d) happy
19. 19.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) helped (c) freed (d) caught
20. 20.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very thin (c) very happy (d) very fierce
21. 21.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very happy
22. 22.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) puzzled (d) pleased
23. 23.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) strange and scary (c) very clean (d) bright and cheerful
24. 24.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very serious (c) very funny (d) very good
25. 25.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very loud (c) long and confusing (d) very rude
26. 26.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very rich (c) very happy (d) very angry
27. 27.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very beautiful (c) very quiet (d) warning of danger
28. 28.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very dirty (c) empty of people (d) very crowded
29. 29.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) very loud (c) short and funny (d) long and boring
30. 30.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very dull (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very ugly
31. 31.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hungry (c) stubborn (d) friendly
32. 32.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy and rough (c) sad (d) quiet and polite
33. 33.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) friendly (c) angry (d) rude
34. 34.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very sweet (c) very cheap (d) very weak
35. 35.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
36. 36.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very dry (c) very green (d) very cold
37. 37.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very confusing (c) very easy (d) very short
38. 38.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) not deep (c) very painful (d) very old
39. 39.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) soft (c) tiny (d) huge
40. 40.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very cold (c) very salty (d) very hot

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