Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 378 · 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 sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) warning of danger (c) very beautiful (d) very quiet
2. 2.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very good (c) very funny (d) very serious
3. 3.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very careful (c) very careless (d) very lazy
4. 4.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) spotlessly clean (c) very small (d) very dark
5. 5.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) very windy (c) very stormy (d) freezing cold
6. 6.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) soft (d) huge
7. 7.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) dry (c) hard (d) juicy
8. 8.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very angry
9. 9.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) fierce and wild (c) tiny (d) gentle
10. 10.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very clear (c) unclear (d) very short
11. 11.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very late (c) completely wet (d) very tired
12. 12.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very sweet (c) very weak (d) very cheap
13. 13.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very clean (c) falling apart (d) brand new
14. 14.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a hug (c) a gift (d) a game
15. 15.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
16. 16.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) quick (c) proud (d) excited
17. 17.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) too much to stand (c) very cool (d) very mild
18. 18.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very green (c) very wet (d) very cold
19. 19.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dangerous (c) very dull (d) amazingly beautiful
20. 20.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
21. 21.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fierce
22. 22.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) hungry (d) noisy
23. 23.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) lazy (c) careless (d) hardworking
24. 24.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very fresh (c) very hot (d) very cold
25. 25.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very angry
26. 26.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very new (c) very small (d) very old
27. 27.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) very important (c) tasty (d) harmful
28. 28.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
29. 29.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) easy (c) safe (d) flat
30. 30.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) quick and light (c) slow and heavy (d) sleepy
31. 31.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) caught (c) freed (d) helped
32. 32.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very short (c) simple and plain (d) grand and rich
33. 33.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very thick (c) very hot (d) very cold
34. 34.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow-moving (c) angry (d) fast
35. 35.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) bad-smelling (c) very bright (d) sweet-smelling
36. 36.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
37. 37.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) very rude (c) very loud (d) short and clear
38. 38.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very rich (c) very tired (d) very happy
39. 39.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) brave (c) hungry (d) cowardly
40. 40.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very excited (c) very proud (d) very angry

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