Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 424 · 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 tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very busy (b) very near (c) very large (d) far away
2. 2.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) sad (c) quiet and polite (d) noisy and rough
3. 3.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quietly (b) quickly (c) slowly (d) gently
4. 4.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) easy to find
5. 5.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very rich
6. 6.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very salty (c) very cold (d) very hot
7. 7.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) anger (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
8. 8.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very proud (d) very excited
9. 9.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) strange and scary (c) bright and cheerful (d) very clean
10. 10.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) easily frightened (c) very hungry (d) very fierce
11. 11.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very pleasant (c) very cool (d) very mild
12. 12.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) thick and healthy (c) dry and dead (d) very small
13. 13.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
14. 14.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) short (c) soft (d) happy
15. 15.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) empty (c) expensive (d) crowded
16. 16.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) strong (c) loud (d) weak
17. 17.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very hungry (c) very tired (d) very angry
18. 18.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very calm (d) very tired
19. 19.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) pleasant (c) sweet-smelling (d) strong-smelling
20. 20.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very confident (c) very fast (d) very loud
21. 21.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) spotlessly clean (c) very dark (d) very small
22. 22.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very little (c) dirty (d) salty
23. 23.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) completely wet (b) very late (c) very cold (d) very tired
24. 24.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very cold (c) very thirsty (d) very proud
25. 25.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very careless (c) very fast (d) very careful
26. 26.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) praised (c) helped (d) caught
27. 27.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) noisy (c) gentle and calm (d) angry
28. 28.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) very strict (c) unwelcoming (d) friendly to guests
29. 29.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) bad-smelling (c) very bright (d) sweet-smelling
30. 30.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very good (c) very funny (d) very simple
31. 31.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very windy (c) very stormy (d) pleasantly warm
32. 32.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) fast (c) slow-moving (d) noisy
33. 33.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) grand and rich (c) very short (d) simple and plain
34. 34.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) friendly
35. 35.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) sweet (c) cloudy and dark (d) clear
36. 36.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) flat (c) easy (d) safe
37. 37.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very sour (c) very small (d) more than enough
38. 38.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) sleepy (c) unsure (d) firm, not changing mind
39. 39.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) short and clear (c) very loud (d) long and confusing
40. 40.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) noisy (c) sleepy (d) angry

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