Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 304 · 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 cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very old (c) very deep (d) not deep
2. 2.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) too much to stand (c) very pleasant (d) very mild
3. 3.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very quiet (b) bright and clear (c) warning of danger (d) very beautiful
4. 4.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) stubborn (c) hungry (d) friendly
5. 5.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) empty of people (d) newly painted
6. 6.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very boring (c) very short (d) very easy
7. 7.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very rich
8. 8.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) salty (c) very little (d) dirty
9. 9.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) clear and easy (c) very funny (d) confusing
10. 10.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) cloudy and dark (b) clear (c) very cold (d) sweet
11. 11.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) false (c) honest and open (d) secret
12. 12.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) anger (c) pride (d) great joy
13. 13.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
14. 14.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) harmful (c) very important (d) useless
15. 15.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very serious (c) very funny (d) very simple
16. 16.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very cold
17. 17.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) juicy (c) hard (d) sour
18. 18.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rude (c) weak (d) rich
19. 19.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very strong (c) very weak (d) very sweet
20. 20.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very cold
21. 21.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very calm (d) very tired
22. 22.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
23. 23.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) sleepy (c) puzzled (d) angry
24. 24.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) freezing cold (c) pleasantly warm (d) very stormy
25. 25.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very hot (c) very fresh (d) very cold
26. 26.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very slow (c) very short (d) able to do many things
27. 27.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
28. 28.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) simple and plain (b) very short (c) very sad (d) grand and rich
29. 29.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) very messy (c) spotlessly clean (d) very dark
30. 30.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) very small (c) very dirty (d) dry and dead
31. 31.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) full of fear (c) very tired (d) very angry
32. 32.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very tired (d) very happy
33. 33.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very thick (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
34. 34.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very strict (c) very sick (d) friendly to guests
35. 35.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
36. 36.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) fast
37. 37.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careful (b) very lazy (c) very careless (d) very fast
38. 38.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) quick and light (c) sleepy (d) slow and heavy
39. 39.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) fierce and wild (c) gentle (d) lazy
40. 40.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) flat (c) dangerous (d) easy

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