Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 484 · 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.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) pride (d) anger
2. 2.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very angry
3. 3.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
4. 4.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very happy
5. 5.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) empty (c) crowded (d) beautiful
6. 6.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) fierce and wild (c) tiny (d) lazy
7. 7.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) easy to find (c) very clean (d) very cold
8. 8.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
9. 9.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very thick (c) very salty (d) very cold
10. 10.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) puzzled (d) pleased
11. 11.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
12. 12.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) excited (c) proud (d) unwilling
13. 13.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) more than enough (c) very small (d) rotten
14. 14.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) very little (d) dirty
15. 15.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very rich (d) very angry
16. 16.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) noisy and rough (c) quiet and polite (d) sleepy
17. 17.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) simple and plain (b) very short (c) grand and rich (d) very sad
18. 18.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very calm
19. 19.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very confusing (c) very boring (d) very easy
20. 20.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
21. 21.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) warning of danger (c) bright and clear (d) very quiet
22. 22.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) strong-smelling (c) pleasant (d) sweet-smelling
23. 23.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) light (c) tiny (d) huge
24. 24.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) easily frightened (d) very fierce
25. 25.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) sleepy (c) honest and open (d) secret
26. 26.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) tiny (c) noisy (d) huge
27. 27.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) harmful (c) tasty (d) useless
28. 28.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very thick (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
29. 29.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very new (c) very small (d) very tall
30. 30.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) bored (c) upset (d) sleepy
31. 31.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) lazy (d) curious
32. 32.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) forgetful
33. 33.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) safe (c) dangerous (d) easy
34. 34.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
35. 35.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) cloudy and dark (d) sweet
36. 36.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
37. 37.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) full of joy (d) full of fear
38. 38.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very happy (c) very fat (d) very thin
39. 39.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) hungry (c) cowardly (d) brave
40. 40.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dirty (c) thick and healthy (d) dry and dead

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