Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 508 · 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.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) sleepy (c) scared (d) unsure
2. 2.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) fast (c) slow-moving (d) angry
3. 3.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very bright (c) very small (d) sweet-smelling
4. 4.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) unsure, holding back (c) very fast (d) very loud
5. 5.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) bright and cheerful (c) very warm (d) strange and scary
6. 6.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) very cool (c) very mild (d) too much to stand
7. 7.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) stubborn (b) hungry (c) friendly (d) tiny
8. 8.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
9. 9.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) more than enough (c) very small (d) very sour
10. 10.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) flat (c) easy (d) safe
11. 11.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) very little (c) more than enough (d) dirty
12. 12.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) honest and open (b) secret (c) sleepy (d) false
13. 13.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very exciting (c) very loud (d) long and boring
14. 14.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) friendly to guests (d) very strict
15. 15.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) puzzled (c) sleepy (d) pleased
16. 16.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) light (c) soft (d) tiny
17. 17.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very rich (c) very tired (d) very happy
18. 18.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) strong (c) weak (d) clever
19. 19.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) freezing cold (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm
20. 20.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) very funny (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
21. 21.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very salty (c) very cold (d) very hot
22. 22.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) hard (c) juicy (d) dry
23. 23.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very confusing (c) very easy (d) very boring
24. 24.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) spotlessly clean (b) very messy (c) very small (d) very dark
25. 25.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very careless (c) very careful (d) very lazy
26. 26.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very cold (c) very wet (d) very dry
27. 27.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) short (b) long (c) dark (d) loud
28. 28.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) full of fear (c) very tired (d) very angry
29. 29.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) rich (d) rude
30. 30.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
31. 31.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
32. 32.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) tiny (c) gentle (d) lazy
33. 33.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) slow and heavy (d) quick and light
34. 34.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) heavy (c) clumsy (d) quick-moving
35. 35.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) amazingly beautiful (b) very dull (c) very ugly (d) very dangerous
36. 36.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) caught (c) freed (d) praised
37. 37.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) lazy (c) rude (d) polite
38. 38.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very hungry
39. 39.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) friendly (d) sleepy
40. 40.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very hungry

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