Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 202 · 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 timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very fierce (c) easily frightened (d) very playful
2. 2.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) noisy (c) careless (d) fast
3. 3.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very angry
4. 4.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) curious (c) angry (d) sleepy
5. 5.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
6. 6.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) tired (c) hungry (d) cowardly
7. 7.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very clean (c) very cold (d) easy to find
8. 8.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) dry (c) hard (d) juicy
9. 9.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
10. 10.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
11. 11.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) huge (c) slow (d) tiny
12. 12.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) unclear (d) very funny
13. 13.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy and lively (c) sad (d) quiet and calm
14. 14.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dull (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very dangerous
15. 15.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very clean (c) very warm (d) strange and scary
16. 16.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) very wide (c) newly built (d) blocked with traffic
17. 17.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very old (c) very deep (d) not deep
18. 18.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) happy (c) short (d) non-stop
19. 19.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very thick
20. 20.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) loud (c) strong (d) weak
21. 21.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) rude (c) strong (d) rich
22. 22.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) sleepy (c) unsure (d) scared
23. 23.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very proud (c) very sleepy (d) very cold
24. 24.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) anger (d) pride
25. 25.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very crowded (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
26. 26.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
27. 27.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) very stormy (c) freezing cold (d) pleasantly warm
28. 28.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very dry (d) very green
29. 29.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very sweet (c) very strong (d) very cheap
30. 30.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) very tall (c) falling apart (d) very clean
31. 31.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) very bright (c) bad-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
32. 32.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very near (c) very busy (d) far away
33. 33.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) friendly (c) rude (d) angry
34. 34.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) full of fear (d) full of joy
35. 35.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very loud (c) unsure, holding back (d) very confident
36. 36.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) lazy (c) fierce and wild (d) gentle
37. 37.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very small (c) very sour (d) rotten
38. 38.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very thick (c) very dark (d) very heavy
39. 39.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) huge (c) tiny (d) light
40. 40.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

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