Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 478 · 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 canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) empty of people (c) very dirty (d) very crowded
2. 2.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) soft (c) non-stop (d) happy
3. 3.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) bright and clear (c) warning of danger (d) very quiet
4. 4.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) excited (c) unwilling (d) quick
5. 5.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) clear (c) cloudy and dark (d) sweet
6. 6.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) dry (c) sour (d) juicy
7. 7.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very tall (c) very old (d) very new
8. 8.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) careless
9. 9.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) tiny
10. 10.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) weak (c) strong (d) rich
11. 11.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) in short supply
12. 12.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) noisy (c) fast (d) careful
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 fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) slowly (c) quietly (d) gently
15. 15.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) polite (c) lazy (d) rude
16. 16.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very short (c) dull and gloomy (d) very funny
17. 17.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) burnt (c) cold (d) delicious
18. 18.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very weak (c) very cheap (d) very strong
19. 19.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) hungry
20. 20.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) freezing cold (c) pleasantly warm (d) very stormy
21. 21.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very thick
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.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
24. 24.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dull (c) very dangerous (d) amazingly beautiful
25. 25.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) confusing (c) very long (d) clear and easy
26. 26.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very proud (c) very angry (d) very hungry
27. 27.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very strict (c) friendly to guests (d) very sick
28. 28.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) expensive (d) beautiful
29. 29.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) very important (c) tasty (d) useless
30. 30.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very thick (c) very heavy (d) very dark
31. 31.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow (c) huge (d) tiny
32. 32.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very mild (c) very pleasant (d) very cool
33. 33.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very calm
34. 34.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very funny (c) very good (d) very simple
35. 35.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very deep (c) not deep (d) very painful
36. 36.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) very sour (c) more than enough (d) rotten
37. 37.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) curious (d) sleepy
38. 38.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) tired (c) hungry (d) cowardly
39. 39.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) sweet-smelling (c) pleasant (d) strong-smelling
40. 40.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant

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