Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 49 · 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 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
2. 2.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very careful (c) very fast (d) very careless
3. 3.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) unsure (c) sleepy (d) firm, not changing mind
4. 4.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
5. 5.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) very sick (c) unwelcoming (d) friendly to guests
6. 6.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) harmful (c) tasty (d) very important
7. 7.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) grand and rich (b) very short (c) simple and plain (d) very sad
8. 8.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) heavy (c) sleepy (d) clumsy
9. 9.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very cold (c) very late (d) completely wet
10. 10.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow (c) tiny (d) huge
11. 11.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) polite (c) lazy (d) rude
12. 12.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
13. 13.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) false (c) sleepy (d) honest and open
14. 14.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) dry (c) juicy (d) sour
15. 15.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) strange (b) fresh (c) pleasant (d) sweet
16. 16.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) newly painted (c) empty of people (d) very crowded
17. 17.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) very small (c) dry and dead (d) thick and healthy
18. 18.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) very cold (c) cloudy and dark (d) clear
19. 19.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) hard to resist
20. 20.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very cold (c) easy to find (d) very clean
21. 21.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very sweet (c) very cheap (d) very strong
22. 22.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) fast (c) angry (d) slow-moving
23. 23.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) very large (c) very busy (d) far away
24. 24.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
25. 25.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) loud (c) weak (d) strong
26. 26.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) hungry (d) angry
27. 27.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very small (c) very messy (d) spotlessly clean
28. 28.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
29. 29.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) short (c) happy (d) soft
30. 30.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very clear (c) very short (d) unclear
31. 31.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
32. 32.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very calm
33. 33.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
34. 34.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very mild (c) too much to stand (d) very pleasant
35. 35.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) cold (c) delicious (d) tasteless
36. 36.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very tall (c) very new (d) very small
37. 37.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) bright and cheerful (c) strange and scary (d) very clean
38. 38.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very fresh (c) very hot (d) very cold
39. 39.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) very beautiful
40. 40.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very heavy (c) very thick (d) letting light through

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