Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 328 · 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.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) anger (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) pride
2. 2.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 weak (d) very slow
3. 3.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) friendly to guests (d) very strict
4. 4.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very scary (c) very sad (d) very tall
5. 5.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) pleasant (c) sweet (d) strange
6. 6.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very funny (c) very serious (d) very good
7. 7.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) very cold (c) easy to find (d) in short supply
8. 8.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) friendly
9. 9.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) unwilling (c) proud (d) excited
10. 10.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) firm, not changing mind (c) unsure (d) scared
11. 11.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) unclear (d) very funny
12. 12.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) strong (c) weak (d) clever
13. 13.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) cloudy and dark
14. 14.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very proud (c) very thirsty (d) very sleepy
15. 15.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
16. 16.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) careless
17. 17.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very pleasant (c) very cool (d) too much to stand
18. 18.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) an argument (c) a game (d) a gift
19. 19.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very fierce (c) very playful (d) very hungry
20. 20.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) very warm (c) bright and cheerful (d) strange and scary
21. 21.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) honest and open (b) sleepy (c) false (d) secret
22. 22.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) slow (c) lazy (d) rude
23. 23.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) very long (c) confusing (d) very funny
24. 24.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quietly (c) slowly (d) quickly
25. 25.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) very sad (c) simple and plain (d) grand and rich
26. 26.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rich (c) weak (d) rude
27. 27.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) stubborn (b) hungry (c) tiny (d) friendly
28. 28.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) not deep (c) very painful (d) very deep
29. 29.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) long and boring (c) short and funny (d) very loud
30. 30.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
31. 31.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) crowded (c) beautiful (d) empty
32. 32.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very ugly (d) very dull
33. 33.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very sleepy (c) very hungry (d) very proud
34. 34.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) falling apart (b) very clean (c) very tall (d) brand new
35. 35.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) happy (c) non-stop (d) short
36. 36.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) crowded (c) dirty (d) noisy
37. 37.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) dirty (d) very little
38. 38.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) more than enough (c) very small (d) very sour
39. 39.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) slow-moving (c) noisy (d) fast
40. 40.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) sleepy (c) noisy and lively (d) quiet and calm

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