Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 462 · 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 students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) full of fear
2. 2.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
3. 3.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very new (c) very tall (d) very small
4. 4.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) overjoyed (c) bored (d) upset
5. 5.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very hungry (c) very playful (d) very fierce
6. 6.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) very lazy (c) very rich (d) careful with money
7. 7.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and polite (c) noisy and rough (d) sleepy
8. 8.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very small (c) very sour (d) rotten
9. 9.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) weak (c) rude (d) strong
10. 10.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very tired
11. 11.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) very clean (c) bright and cheerful (d) strange and scary
12. 12.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
13. 13.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) very clear (c) very funny (d) unclear
14. 14.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) dry and dead (b) thick and healthy (c) very small (d) very dirty
15. 15.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) proud (c) unwilling (d) excited
16. 16.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very funny (c) very long (d) clear and easy
17. 17.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) long and boring (c) very exciting (d) very loud
18. 18.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) dirty (d) calm and peaceful
19. 19.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) anger (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
20. 20.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) friendly to guests (c) very sick (d) very strict
21. 21.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very cold (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
22. 22.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) very loud (c) short and clear (d) long and confusing
23. 23.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) strange (c) pleasant (d) fresh
24. 24.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) rude
25. 25.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) strong-smelling (c) faint (d) pleasant
26. 26.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very weak (c) very strong (d) very cheap
27. 27.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
28. 28.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very dark (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
29. 29.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) noisy (c) angry (d) gentle and calm
30. 30.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very hungry (c) very sleepy (d) very angry
31. 31.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) sleepy (c) scared (d) firm, not changing mind
32. 32.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very serious (c) very good (d) very simple
33. 33.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very small (c) very messy (d) spotlessly clean
34. 34.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) noisy (c) sleepy (d) slow and heavy
35. 35.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) very little (c) more than enough (d) dirty
36. 36.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) cowardly (c) tired (d) brave
37. 37.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very hot (c) very salty (d) very cold
38. 38.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) very windy (c) pleasantly warm (d) freezing cold
39. 39.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) strong (c) loud (d) weak
40. 40.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very mild (c) very pleasant (d) too much to stand

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