Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 446 · 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 fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very small (c) sweet-smelling (d) very bright
2. 2.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very old (c) very painful (d) very deep
3. 3.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) dull and gloomy (d) exciting
4. 4.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) ugly (c) hard to resist (d) tiny
5. 5.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) soft (c) huge (d) light
6. 6.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very salty (c) very hot (d) very cold
7. 7.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) unwelcoming (c) very sick (d) very strict
8. 8.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) sleepy (c) friendly (d) angry
9. 9.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very cold (c) very wet (d) very green
10. 10.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) lazy (c) gentle (d) fierce and wild
11. 11.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) blocked with traffic (c) very wide (d) very smooth
12. 12.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) very little (c) more than enough (d) dirty
13. 13.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of joy (c) very angry (d) full of fear
14. 14.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) falling apart (c) very tall (d) brand new
15. 15.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careless (c) careful (d) fast
16. 16.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very exciting (c) short and funny (d) long and boring
17. 17.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very heavy (c) very thick (d) very dark
18. 18.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
19. 19.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very calm
20. 20.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) sleepy (c) hungry (d) angry
21. 21.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) unclear (c) very short (d) very clear
22. 22.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) empty (c) expensive (d) crowded
23. 23.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) huge (c) tiny (d) noisy
24. 24.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) sleepy (c) overjoyed (d) upset
25. 25.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) puzzled (c) angry (d) pleased
26. 26.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very new (c) very small (d) very tall
27. 27.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
28. 28.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) thick and healthy (c) very small (d) dry and dead
29. 29.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) crowded (b) dirty (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
30. 30.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
31. 31.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) sleepy (c) quick-moving (d) clumsy
32. 32.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) sweet-smelling (c) faint (d) pleasant
33. 33.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
34. 34.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) grand and rich (c) very sad (d) simple and plain
35. 35.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and calm (c) sad (d) noisy and lively
36. 36.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) flat (c) easy (d) dangerous
37. 37.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very excited (c) very proud (d) very tired
38. 38.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very busy (c) far away (d) very near
39. 39.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) caught (c) freed (d) praised
40. 40.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) very clean

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