Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 290 · 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 magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very short (c) very confusing (d) very easy
2. 2.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) slowly (c) gently (d) quietly
3. 3.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) sleepy (c) false (d) honest and open
4. 4.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) easy to find
5. 5.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) noisy
6. 6.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very calm (c) very angry (d) very tired
7. 7.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) short (c) soft (d) non-stop
8. 8.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) unsure (c) sleepy (d) scared
9. 9.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) short and funny (c) very loud (d) very exciting
10. 10.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) dry and dead (b) thick and healthy (c) very small (d) very dirty
11. 11.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) very lazy (c) careful with money (d) very rich
12. 12.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) easily frightened (c) very hungry (d) very fierce
13. 13.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) very funny (c) unclear (d) very clear
14. 14.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) great joy (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
15. 15.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) brave
16. 16.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) warning of danger (c) bright and clear (d) very quiet
17. 17.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) far away (c) very large (d) very busy
18. 18.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very sour
19. 19.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) slow and heavy (b) sleepy (c) noisy (d) quick and light
20. 20.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very small (c) very messy (d) spotlessly clean
21. 21.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) long and confusing (c) very loud (d) short and clear
22. 22.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) curious (c) angry (d) lazy
23. 23.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) not deep (c) very deep (d) very painful
24. 24.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) stubborn (b) friendly (c) hungry (d) tiny
25. 25.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) angry (c) noisy (d) wild
26. 26.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) unwelcoming (c) very strict (d) very sick
27. 27.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) strange and scary (b) very warm (c) very clean (d) bright and cheerful
28. 28.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) salty (d) more than enough
29. 29.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very careful (c) very fast (d) very careless
30. 30.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very slow (c) able to do many things (d) very weak
31. 31.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very fat (c) very happy (d) very thin
32. 32.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) very funny (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
33. 33.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) friendly (d) rude
34. 34.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quick-moving (c) clumsy (d) heavy
35. 35.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) newly painted (d) empty of people
36. 36.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very thick (c) very dark (d) very heavy
37. 37.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
38. 38.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) tiny (c) huge (d) noisy
39. 39.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) easy (c) dangerous (d) safe
40. 40.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

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