Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 532 · 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 athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) sleepy (c) heavy (d) quick-moving
2. 2.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very playful
3. 3.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) unwelcoming (c) very sick (d) friendly to guests
4. 4.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very angry
5. 5.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very confident (c) very fast (d) very loud
6. 6.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) clear and easy (c) very funny (d) very long
7. 7.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) dry and dead (b) thick and healthy (c) very small (d) very dirty
8. 8.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very excited (d) very tired
9. 9.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
10. 10.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
11. 11.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) able to do many things (c) very short (d) very slow
12. 12.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) crowded (c) expensive (d) beautiful
13. 13.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very hot (c) very wet (d) very fresh
14. 14.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) sleepy (c) firm, not changing mind (d) unsure
15. 15.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) full of joy
16. 16.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) faint (c) pleasant (d) sweet-smelling
17. 17.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) puzzled (c) pleased (d) sleepy
18. 18.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) weak (c) rude (d) strong
19. 19.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) curious (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) lazy
20. 20.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very generous (c) very rich (d) careful with money
21. 21.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) slow-moving (c) fast (d) noisy
22. 22.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very funny (c) very serious (d) very simple
23. 23.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) useless (c) tasty (d) very important
24. 24.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very pleasant (c) very mild (d) too much to stand
25. 25.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) noisy (c) huge (d) tiny
26. 26.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very hot (c) very thick (d) very salty
27. 27.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very boring (d) very confusing
28. 28.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) an argument (c) a game (d) a gift
29. 29.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) juicy (c) hard (d) dry
30. 30.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) anger (d) great joy
31. 31.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tasteless (c) delicious (d) cold
32. 32.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very dry (d) very green
33. 33.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) dull and gloomy (c) very short (d) very funny
34. 34.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) honest and open (c) false (d) secret
35. 35.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
36. 36.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) caught (c) helped (d) praised
37. 37.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) light (c) tiny (d) soft
38. 38.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) more than enough (c) salty (d) very little
39. 39.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
40. 40.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) short (c) happy (d) soft

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