Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 311 · 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 gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) noisy (d) slow
2. 2.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) newly painted (c) very crowded (d) very dirty
3. 3.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) very funny (c) very clear (d) unclear
4. 4.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
5. 5.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) long and boring (c) very loud (d) very exciting
6. 6.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) a gift (c) a game (d) an argument
7. 7.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very small (c) very sour (d) more than enough
8. 8.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very small (d) very tall
9. 9.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) sleepy (c) quick-moving (d) clumsy
10. 10.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) unsure (c) scared (d) firm, not changing mind
11. 11.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) strong (b) clever (c) loud (d) weak
12. 12.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) lazy (c) polite (d) rude
13. 13.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) able to do many things (b) very short (c) very slow (d) very weak
14. 14.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very funny (c) very scary (d) very sad
15. 15.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) hardworking (c) forgetful (d) careless
16. 16.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of joy (c) full of fear (d) very angry
17. 17.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) strong (c) rude (d) rich
18. 18.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very proud (c) very angry (d) very tired
19. 19.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very boring (d) very confusing
20. 20.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very angry
21. 21.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careless (c) careful (d) noisy
22. 22.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very serious (c) very good (d) very funny
23. 23.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) very playful
24. 24.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) short and clear (c) very loud (d) long and confusing
25. 25.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) helped (c) caught (d) praised
26. 26.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) slowly (b) quickly (c) gently (d) quietly
27. 27.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) sweet (c) pleasant (d) strange
28. 28.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very dull (d) very ugly
29. 29.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) pleasant (c) sweet-smelling (d) strong-smelling
30. 30.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
31. 31.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very pleasant (c) too much to stand (d) very mild
32. 32.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very cheap (c) very weak (d) very strong
33. 33.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) stubborn (c) hungry (d) friendly
34. 34.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very strict (c) friendly to guests (d) very sick
35. 35.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) huge (c) tiny (d) soft
36. 36.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very proud (c) very hungry (d) very angry
37. 37.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fat (c) very thin (d) very fierce
38. 38.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) brave
39. 39.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) pleased (c) sleepy (d) puzzled
40. 40.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) bright and cheerful (c) very clean (d) strange and scary

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