Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 466 · 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.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very happy (d) very tired
2. 2.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) noisy (c) huge (d) tiny
3. 3.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very fierce (c) easily frightened (d) very playful
4. 4.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) tiny
5. 5.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) huge (c) tiny (d) soft
6. 6.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very fresh
7. 7.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very loud (c) long and boring (d) very exciting
8. 8.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) crowded (c) dirty (d) noisy
9. 9.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) unsure, holding back (c) very fast (d) very confident
10. 10.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) able to do many things (b) very weak (c) very short (d) very slow
11. 11.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very small (c) very dark (d) spotlessly clean
12. 12.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
13. 13.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) confusing (c) very funny (d) very long
14. 14.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very tall (d) very clean
15. 15.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very dull (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
16. 16.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) letting light through (c) very dark (d) very thick
17. 17.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) careful (c) noisy (d) fast
18. 18.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) warning of danger
19. 19.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) angry (c) curious (d) sleepy
20. 20.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) slow and heavy (c) noisy (d) quick and light
21. 21.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very easy (c) very short (d) very boring
22. 22.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) dry (c) sour (d) hard
23. 23.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very proud (c) very angry (d) very excited
24. 24.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very proud (c) very sleepy (d) very hungry
25. 25.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) noisy and lively (c) sad (d) sleepy
26. 26.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
27. 27.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) tiny (c) fierce and wild (d) gentle
28. 28.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
29. 29.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very funny (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
30. 30.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very bright (c) very small (d) sweet-smelling
31. 31.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) sweet (c) clear (d) cloudy and dark
32. 32.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very careful (c) very careless (d) very lazy
33. 33.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) very important (c) useless (d) harmful
34. 34.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) praised (c) caught (d) freed
35. 35.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
36. 36.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very late
37. 37.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
38. 38.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
39. 39.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) slowly (b) quickly (c) quietly (d) gently
40. 40.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) easy (c) dangerous (d) flat

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