Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 391 · 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.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) pleased (d) puzzled
2. 2.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) huge (d) soft
3. 3.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) caught (c) praised (d) helped
4. 4.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) sleepy (c) noisy and rough (d) sad
5. 5.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
6. 6.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) hard to resist
7. 7.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) curious (c) lazy (d) angry
8. 8.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
9. 9.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) bright and clear (c) very quiet (d) warning of danger
10. 10.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) faint (c) pleasant (d) strong-smelling
11. 11.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) friendly (c) rude (d) angry
12. 12.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) thick and healthy (c) very dirty (d) dry and dead
13. 13.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very proud
14. 14.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tasteless (c) cold (d) delicious
15. 15.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) very stormy (c) pleasantly warm (d) freezing cold
16. 16.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) safe (c) easy (d) flat
17. 17.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) unsure (c) sleepy (d) scared
18. 18.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) a gift (c) an argument (d) a hug
19. 19.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very strong (c) very cheap (d) very sweet
20. 20.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fat (c) very fierce (d) very happy
21. 21.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) very cool (c) too much to stand (d) very mild
22. 22.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very old (c) very new (d) very tall
23. 23.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very scary (c) very tall (d) very sad
24. 24.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) very strict (c) unwelcoming (d) very sick
25. 25.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) completely wet (b) very tired (c) very cold (d) very late
26. 26.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very rich (d) very happy
27. 27.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quietly (b) quickly (c) gently (d) slowly
28. 28.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) letting light through (c) very heavy (d) very dark
29. 29.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) dirty (d) very little
30. 30.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very fast (c) unsure, holding back (d) very confident
31. 31.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) calm and peaceful (c) crowded (d) noisy
32. 32.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
33. 33.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) happy (c) soft (d) short
34. 34.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very weak (c) very slow (d) able to do many things
35. 35.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) noisy (d) slow
36. 36.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
37. 37.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
38. 38.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very cold (c) very thirsty (d) very sleepy
39. 39.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very exciting (c) very loud (d) long and boring
40. 40.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very small (c) spotlessly clean (d) very messy

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