Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 481 · 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.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very calm (d) very tired
2. 2.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very small (c) very new (d) very old
3. 3.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) light (c) tiny (d) huge
4. 4.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very short (c) able to do many things (d) very slow
5. 5.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) simple and plain (b) very sad (c) grand and rich (d) very short
6. 6.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) proud (c) quick (d) excited
7. 7.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) not deep (c) very deep (d) very old
8. 8.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) easy to find
9. 9.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quietly (b) gently (c) slowly (d) quickly
10. 10.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) noisy (c) crowded (d) calm and peaceful
11. 11.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) flat (c) dangerous (d) easy
12. 12.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) cloudy and dark
13. 13.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very tall (c) very scary (d) very funny
14. 14.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) anger (c) great joy (d) pride
15. 15.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) unclear (d) very clear
16. 16.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) dull and gloomy (b) very short (c) very funny (d) exciting
17. 17.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very tired (c) very proud (d) very angry
18. 18.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) very angry (c) full of fear (d) very tired
19. 19.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very salty (d) very thick
20. 20.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
21. 21.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
22. 22.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very dark (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
23. 23.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) noisy (b) wild (c) angry (d) gentle and calm
24. 24.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very angry
25. 25.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) cowardly (b) hungry (c) brave (d) tired
26. 26.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) warning of danger (c) very beautiful (d) very quiet
27. 27.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
28. 28.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very easy (c) very boring (d) very short
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.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) long and boring (c) very loud (d) very exciting
31. 31.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) more than enough (c) very sour (d) rotten
32. 32.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) dry and dead (c) very dirty (d) thick and healthy
33. 33.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) friendly to guests (c) unwelcoming (d) very strict
34. 34.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) weak (c) strong (d) loud
35. 35.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) pleasant (c) faint (d) strong-smelling
36. 36.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
37. 37.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
38. 38.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) very cool (c) too much to stand (d) very mild
39. 39.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) praised (c) helped (d) freed
40. 40.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) tiny (d) stubborn

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