Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 276 · 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 tired (b) full of fear (c) very angry (d) full of joy
2. 2.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very careless (c) very careful (d) very lazy
3. 3.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) newly painted (c) very crowded (d) empty of people
4. 4.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) strange (b) fresh (c) sweet (d) pleasant
5. 5.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
6. 6.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) newly built (c) blocked with traffic (d) very wide
7. 7.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) strong (d) weak
8. 8.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very short (c) dull and gloomy (d) very funny
9. 9.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very clean (c) brand new (d) falling apart
10. 10.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) tiny (c) slow (d) huge
11. 11.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) very sour (c) more than enough (d) rotten
12. 12.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a hug (c) a gift (d) a game
13. 13.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very easy (b) very boring (c) very confusing (d) very short
14. 14.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) more than enough (c) dirty (d) salty
15. 15.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very cold (c) very thick (d) very hot
16. 16.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) lazy (c) careless (d) forgetful
17. 17.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) very beautiful
18. 18.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very hungry
19. 19.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) slowly (b) gently (c) quietly (d) quickly
20. 20.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) tired
21. 21.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) easily frightened (c) very hungry (d) very playful
22. 22.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very tall (c) very new (d) very small
23. 23.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very hot (d) very fresh
24. 24.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) hard (c) juicy (d) sour
25. 25.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) noisy and lively (c) quiet and calm (d) sleepy
26. 26.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) freed (c) caught (d) helped
27. 27.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very proud
28. 28.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very tired
29. 29.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very rude (c) short and clear (d) long and confusing
30. 30.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) honest and open (c) sleepy (d) secret
31. 31.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) noisy (c) fast (d) careless
32. 32.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) friendly (d) sleepy
33. 33.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very clear (c) very short (d) unclear
34. 34.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very angry
35. 35.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fierce (c) very happy (d) very fat
36. 36.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very dry
37. 37.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) sleepy (c) noisy and rough (d) quiet and polite
38. 38.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) pleasant (c) strong-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
39. 39.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) very sad (c) grand and rich (d) simple and plain
40. 40.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) confusing (c) very funny (d) clear and easy

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