Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 344 · 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 hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very proud (c) very cold (d) very sleepy
2. 2.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) hard (c) sour (d) dry
3. 3.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) beautiful (d) expensive
4. 4.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very funny (c) very long (d) clear and easy
5. 5.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) dry and dead (b) very small (c) thick and healthy (d) very dirty
6. 6.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very loud (c) long and boring (d) very exciting
7. 7.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very green (d) very dry
8. 8.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) hungry
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 fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very bright (c) very small (d) sweet-smelling
11. 11.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) quick and light (d) slow and heavy
12. 12.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very excited
13. 13.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) friendly
14. 14.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) noisy and rough
15. 15.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very slow (c) very weak (d) able to do many things
16. 16.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) unwilling (c) excited (d) quick
17. 17.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very hungry (c) easily frightened (d) very playful
18. 18.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) full of fear (d) full of joy
19. 19.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very dirty (c) empty of people (d) very crowded
20. 20.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) slow (c) huge (d) noisy
21. 21.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) sleepy (c) curious (d) angry
22. 22.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) far away (b) very busy (c) very large (d) very near
23. 23.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) rude (c) angry (d) sleepy
24. 24.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) friendly to guests (c) very strict (d) unwelcoming
25. 25.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very quiet (c) warning of danger (d) very beautiful
26. 26.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very funny (c) very good (d) very serious
27. 27.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) more than enough (c) rotten (d) very sour
28. 28.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very fresh (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very wet
29. 29.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very clean (c) easy to find (d) very cold
30. 30.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) fierce and wild (c) lazy (d) tiny
31. 31.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) sleepy (c) false (d) honest and open
32. 32.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very funny (c) very sad (d) very tall
33. 33.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) sleepy (c) bored (d) upset
34. 34.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very weak (c) very cheap (d) very strong
35. 35.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very hungry
36. 36.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) long and confusing (c) very rude (d) very loud
37. 37.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) lazy
38. 38.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very deep (c) very old (d) not deep
39. 39.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) noisy (d) gentle and calm
40. 40.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very small (c) very dark (d) spotlessly clean

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