Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 250 · 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.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careful (c) careless (d) fast
2. 2.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) friendly (d) sleepy
3. 3.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very cold (c) in short supply (d) very clean
4. 4.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very lazy (c) careful with money (d) very generous
5. 5.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) slow and heavy (d) quick and light
6. 6.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) pleasant (c) faint (d) sweet-smelling
7. 7.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) sleepy (c) noisy and lively (d) quiet and calm
8. 8.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) long and confusing (c) very loud (d) very rude
9. 9.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) pleasantly warm (c) very windy (d) freezing cold
10. 10.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) sour (c) dry (d) hard
11. 11.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) brand new (c) falling apart (d) very tall
12. 12.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fat
13. 13.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) calm and peaceful (c) dirty (d) crowded
14. 14.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very cold (c) very wet (d) very dry
15. 15.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dark (c) very messy (d) spotlessly clean
16. 16.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) clear and easy (c) very long (d) very funny
17. 17.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very thick (d) very salty
18. 18.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) quick (c) excited (d) proud
19. 19.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very small (c) more than enough (d) very sour
20. 20.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
21. 21.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) strange and scary (c) bright and cheerful (d) very warm
22. 22.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very weak (c) very cheap (d) very strong
23. 23.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) very clear (d) unclear
24. 24.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) able to do many things (c) very weak (d) very slow
25. 25.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) curious (b) sleepy (c) lazy (d) angry
26. 26.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
27. 27.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very rich (c) very tired (d) very happy
28. 28.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
29. 29.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) sad (c) quiet and polite (d) noisy and rough
30. 30.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) full of joy
31. 31.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very confident (c) very loud (d) very fast
32. 32.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) stubborn (c) hungry (d) tiny
33. 33.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) rude (c) lazy (d) polite
34. 34.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very deep (c) very painful (d) very old
35. 35.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) more than enough (d) salty
36. 36.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very wet (d) very fresh
37. 37.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) too much to stand (c) very mild (d) very pleasant
38. 38.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) strange (c) pleasant (d) fresh
39. 39.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very good (c) very funny (d) very serious
40. 40.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) non-stop (d) happy

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