Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 296 · 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 children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) noisy and rough (c) sleepy (d) sad
2. 2.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) cold (c) delicious (d) tasteless
3. 3.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
4. 4.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very old (c) not deep (d) very deep
5. 5.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) cloudy and dark (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) clear
6. 6.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very dark (c) spotlessly clean (d) very small
7. 7.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) very rude (c) short and clear (d) very loud
8. 8.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) hungry (d) noisy
9. 9.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very confusing (d) very boring
10. 10.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very dangerous (d) very dull
11. 11.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
12. 12.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) crowded (b) calm and peaceful (c) noisy (d) dirty
13. 13.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) slow (d) noisy
14. 14.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) rich (c) weak (d) strong
15. 15.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very old (c) very new (d) very small
16. 16.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
17. 17.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very tired (c) very proud (d) very angry
18. 18.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a gift (c) a hug (d) a game
19. 19.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) stubborn (d) friendly
20. 20.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) strong (c) loud (d) weak
21. 21.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very proud
22. 22.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) very funny (c) exciting (d) dull and gloomy
23. 23.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) noisy (c) wild (d) gentle and calm
24. 24.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) pride (d) anger
25. 25.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) friendly to guests (c) very strict (d) very sick
26. 26.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very rich (d) very tired
27. 27.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very angry (d) very happy
28. 28.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very lazy (c) very generous (d) careful with money
29. 29.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) non-stop (c) soft (d) happy
30. 30.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) salty (c) dirty (d) more than enough
31. 31.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very cold (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
32. 32.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) blocked with traffic (b) very smooth (c) newly built (d) very wide
33. 33.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very fresh
34. 34.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) freed (c) praised (d) caught
35. 35.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) completely wet (c) very tired (d) very cold
36. 36.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) cowardly (b) tired (c) brave (d) hungry
37. 37.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) easily frightened (d) very fierce
38. 38.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) noisy (c) slow and heavy (d) sleepy
39. 39.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very clean (c) in short supply (d) very cold
40. 40.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) very small (c) dry and dead (d) very dirty

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