Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 471 · 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 thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) praised (c) freed (d) caught
2. 2.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) able to do many things (c) very slow (d) very weak
3. 3.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) puzzled (c) pleased (d) sleepy
4. 4.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) strong (c) weak (d) loud
5. 5.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) strange (b) sweet (c) fresh (d) pleasant
6. 6.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very lazy (c) careful with money (d) very generous
7. 7.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very tall (c) very scary (d) very funny
8. 8.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) dry (c) juicy (d) hard
9. 9.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) false (c) sleepy (d) honest and open
10. 10.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) proud (c) excited (d) unwilling
11. 11.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very loud (b) short and funny (c) very exciting (d) long and boring
12. 12.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) very cold (c) clear (d) cloudy and dark
13. 13.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very excited (c) very tired (d) very proud
14. 14.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very cold (c) very sleepy (d) very thirsty
15. 15.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) tiny (b) ugly (c) burnt (d) hard to resist
16. 16.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) stubborn (c) friendly (d) hungry
17. 17.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) sleepy (c) overjoyed (d) upset
18. 18.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very hungry (d) very happy
19. 19.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) not deep (c) very painful (d) very old
20. 20.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) an argument (c) a gift (d) a game
21. 21.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) brand new (c) falling apart (d) very tall
22. 22.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
23. 23.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
24. 24.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very weak (c) very strong (d) very sweet
25. 25.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) rich (d) rude
26. 26.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) clear and easy (c) confusing (d) very funny
27. 27.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) gentle and calm (d) noisy
28. 28.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) heavy (c) sleepy (d) clumsy
29. 29.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) far away (b) very busy (c) very large (d) very near
30. 30.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) salty (c) more than enough (d) very little
31. 31.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very confident (c) very loud (d) unsure, holding back
32. 32.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) rude (c) angry (d) friendly
33. 33.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) tiny (c) fierce and wild (d) lazy
34. 34.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) strong-smelling (c) sweet-smelling (d) pleasant
35. 35.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) newly painted (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
36. 36.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very calm (d) very angry
37. 37.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very good (c) very funny (d) very serious
38. 38.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) warning of danger (c) very quiet (d) bright and clear
39. 39.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) non-stop (c) happy (d) soft
40. 40.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) noisy (c) huge (d) tiny

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