Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 396 · 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 cold (b) very sleepy (c) very thirsty (d) very proud
2. 2.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) angry (c) noisy (d) wild
3. 3.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very salty (c) very hot (d) very cold
4. 4.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) calm and peaceful (c) crowded (d) noisy
5. 5.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careful (c) careless (d) fast
6. 6.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) clumsy (c) sleepy (d) quick-moving
7. 7.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very funny (c) very sad (d) very tall
8. 8.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very dry (c) very green (d) very cold
9. 9.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) huge (d) soft
10. 10.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) not deep (c) very old (d) very painful
11. 11.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) very important (c) harmful (d) useless
12. 12.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very playful (d) very fierce
13. 13.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) beautiful (d) expensive
14. 14.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very quiet (c) very beautiful (d) warning of danger
15. 15.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
16. 16.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) newly painted (c) empty of people (d) very crowded
17. 17.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very excited
18. 18.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) rude (c) strong (d) weak
19. 19.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hungry (c) friendly (d) stubborn
20. 20.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) more than enough (c) very little (d) salty
21. 21.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
22. 22.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) gentle (c) lazy (d) fierce and wild
23. 23.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) caught (c) helped (d) freed
24. 24.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) proud (c) unwilling (d) quick
25. 25.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) sweet-smelling (c) faint (d) strong-smelling
26. 26.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very fresh (c) very wet (d) very cold
27. 27.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) pleased (c) sleepy (d) puzzled
28. 28.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) unsure (c) sleepy (d) firm, not changing mind
29. 29.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very dark (c) letting light through (d) very heavy
30. 30.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) very rich (c) very lazy (d) careful with money
31. 31.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) overjoyed (d) bored
32. 32.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
33. 33.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) cold (c) tasteless (d) delicious
34. 34.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) short and clear (c) very rude (d) long and confusing
35. 35.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) slowly (c) quietly (d) gently
36. 36.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) juicy (c) hard (d) sour
37. 37.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tiny (c) ugly (d) hard to resist
38. 38.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) very funny (c) exciting (d) dull and gloomy
39. 39.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very small (c) very new (d) very old
40. 40.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) blocked with traffic (c) very smooth (d) newly built

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