Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 501 · 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 gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) huge (b) slow (c) noisy (d) tiny
2. 2.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) full of joy (c) full of fear (d) very tired
3. 3.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very fresh
4. 4.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very dark (c) letting light through (d) very heavy
5. 5.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very sleepy (c) very hungry (d) very angry
6. 6.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very hungry
7. 7.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) anger (d) pride
8. 8.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quick and light (c) slow and heavy (d) noisy
9. 9.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) wild (c) gentle and calm (d) noisy
10. 10.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) hard (c) sour (d) juicy
11. 11.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very quiet (c) very beautiful (d) bright and clear
12. 12.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very loud (c) long and confusing (d) very rude
13. 13.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
14. 14.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very playful (c) very hungry (d) easily frightened
15. 15.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) quiet and calm (c) sad (d) sleepy
16. 16.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dangerous (c) very dull (d) amazingly beautiful
17. 17.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) very small (c) thick and healthy (d) dry and dead
18. 18.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) beautiful (c) expensive (d) empty
19. 19.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) newly painted (c) very crowded (d) very dirty
20. 20.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) lazy (c) tiny (d) fierce and wild
21. 21.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very small (c) very sour (d) more than enough
22. 22.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) cowardly (c) tired (d) brave
23. 23.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) sweet (c) fresh (d) strange
24. 24.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) pleasantly warm (c) very stormy (d) freezing cold
25. 25.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
26. 26.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) clumsy (c) quick-moving (d) sleepy
27. 27.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) firm, not changing mind (c) sleepy (d) unsure
28. 28.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) unwilling (c) quick (d) excited
29. 29.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) quietly (c) slowly (d) gently
30. 30.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) pleasant (c) strong-smelling (d) faint
31. 31.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very simple (c) very funny (d) very good
32. 32.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) strange and scary (c) very warm (d) bright and cheerful
33. 33.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) noisy (c) angry (d) fast
34. 34.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) very cold (c) easy to find (d) in short supply
35. 35.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very lazy (d) very careful
36. 36.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careful (c) noisy (d) careless
37. 37.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) huge (c) tiny (d) light
38. 38.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rich (c) weak (d) rude
39. 39.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) happy (c) non-stop (d) soft
40. 40.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) hardworking (c) lazy (d) careless

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