Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 535 · 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 patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very simple (c) very serious (d) very good
2. 2.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very strict (c) friendly to guests (d) very sick
3. 3.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) tiny (b) ugly (c) burnt (d) hard to resist
4. 4.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) fast (c) noisy (d) angry
5. 5.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very generous (c) careful with money (d) very lazy
6. 6.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) dull and gloomy (d) exciting
7. 7.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) freed (c) praised (d) helped
8. 8.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) long (c) loud (d) short
9. 9.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very funny (c) unclear (d) very short
10. 10.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very ugly (c) very dull (d) amazingly beautiful
11. 11.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) friendly (c) sleepy (d) angry
12. 12.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very cold (c) in short supply (d) very clean
13. 13.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hungry (c) stubborn (d) friendly
14. 14.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) calm and peaceful (c) dirty (d) crowded
15. 15.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very rich (c) very angry (d) very tired
16. 16.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very easy (b) very confusing (c) very boring (d) very short
17. 17.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) rude (c) strong (d) rich
18. 18.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very small (c) very old (d) very new
19. 19.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) noisy and rough (b) sad (c) sleepy (d) quiet and polite
20. 20.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
21. 21.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very sleepy (d) very hungry
22. 22.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) sleepy (d) noisy and lively
23. 23.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) salty (c) dirty (d) very little
24. 24.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fat
25. 25.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
26. 26.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) hungry (c) cowardly (d) tired
27. 27.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) a game (c) an argument (d) a hug
28. 28.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very small
29. 29.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very quiet (b) very beautiful (c) bright and clear (d) warning of danger
30. 30.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) strange (b) sweet (c) fresh (d) pleasant
31. 31.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) soft (c) non-stop (d) happy
32. 32.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very cold (c) completely wet (d) very late
33. 33.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) very sad (c) grand and rich (d) simple and plain
34. 34.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) expensive (c) empty (d) crowded
35. 35.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) polite (c) lazy (d) rude
36. 36.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) huge (c) soft (d) tiny
37. 37.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) anger (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
38. 38.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) puzzled (c) sleepy (d) angry
39. 39.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) noisy (c) wild (d) gentle and calm
40. 40.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) clear (c) cloudy and dark (d) very cold

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