Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 201 · 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 students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) full of joy (d) full of fear
2. 2.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) newly painted (c) very dirty (d) empty of people
3. 3.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) sleepy (c) heavy (d) quick-moving
4. 4.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
5. 5.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very bright (b) sweet-smelling (c) very small (d) bad-smelling
6. 6.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very green (c) very dry (d) very wet
7. 7.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very clean (c) in short supply (d) easy to find
8. 8.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) a gift (c) an argument (d) a hug
9. 9.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) honest and open (c) secret (d) false
10. 10.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) sweet
11. 11.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) great joy (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
12. 12.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) strange (c) pleasant (d) sweet
13. 13.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very proud
14. 14.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) confusing (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
15. 15.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) salty (d) more than enough
16. 16.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very careful (d) very lazy
17. 17.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) very wide (c) blocked with traffic (d) very smooth
18. 18.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) grand and rich (c) very short (d) simple and plain
19. 19.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) friendly (c) angry (d) sleepy
20. 20.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) rude (c) slow (d) lazy
21. 21.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very exciting (c) short and funny (d) long and boring
22. 22.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) harmful (c) useless (d) very important
23. 23.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) forgetful (d) hardworking
24. 24.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) fierce and wild (c) tiny (d) lazy
25. 25.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
26. 26.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) tiny (c) light (d) huge
27. 27.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very good (c) very simple (d) very funny
28. 28.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very funny (c) very tall (d) very scary
29. 29.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) expensive (d) beautiful
30. 30.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) noisy (c) wild (d) angry
31. 31.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) overjoyed (c) bored (d) sleepy
32. 32.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) falling apart (b) very tall (c) brand new (d) very clean
33. 33.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) brave
34. 34.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy and rough (c) quiet and polite (d) sad
35. 35.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) letting light through (c) very thick (d) very heavy
36. 36.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very rude (c) long and confusing (d) very loud
37. 37.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
38. 38.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) hard (c) sour (d) juicy
39. 39.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) unclear (d) very clear
40. 40.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) dull and gloomy (c) very funny (d) very short

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