Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 467 · 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.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) proud (c) quick (d) unwilling
2. 2.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) strange (c) pleasant (d) fresh
3. 3.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very cold (b) easy to find (c) very clean (d) in short supply
4. 4.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) hardworking
5. 5.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) sweet-smelling (c) strong-smelling (d) faint
6. 6.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) scared (c) sleepy (d) firm, not changing mind
7. 7.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) very windy (c) freezing cold (d) very stormy
8. 8.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) short (b) loud (c) dark (d) long
9. 9.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) cloudy and dark (c) clear (d) very cold
10. 10.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) slow-moving (c) fast (d) noisy
11. 11.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very cold
12. 12.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
13. 13.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) hard (c) sour (d) juicy
14. 14.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) tasty (c) harmful (d) very important
15. 15.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very sleepy (c) very hungry (d) very proud
16. 16.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very fierce (c) very happy (d) very thin
17. 17.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) very tall (c) falling apart (d) very clean
18. 18.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very playful
19. 19.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very painful (c) not deep (d) very deep
20. 20.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) careful with money (c) very rich (d) very generous
21. 21.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very old (c) very new (d) very tall
22. 22.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) expensive (c) beautiful (d) empty
23. 23.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very sour
24. 24.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very confusing (d) very boring
25. 25.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) blocked with traffic (b) very wide (c) newly built (d) very smooth
26. 26.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very messy (c) spotlessly clean (d) very small
27. 27.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very salty
28. 28.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) soft (d) light
29. 29.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) burnt (c) ugly (d) tiny
30. 30.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very calm (d) very angry
31. 31.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very proud (c) very excited (d) very angry
32. 32.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) angry (c) wild (d) noisy
33. 33.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) safe (c) flat (d) easy
34. 34.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) noisy (c) huge (d) slow
35. 35.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very simple (c) very serious (d) very good
36. 36.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very sweet (c) very weak (d) very strong
37. 37.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) tiny (c) lazy (d) gentle
38. 38.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) very funny (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
39. 39.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) pleased (c) angry (d) puzzled
40. 40.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) empty of people (c) newly painted (d) very dirty

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