Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 573 · 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.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) excited (c) quick (d) proud
2. 2.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very excited (c) very proud (d) very tired
3. 3.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) caught (c) praised (d) freed
4. 4.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very funny (c) very sad (d) very scary
5. 5.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) curious (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) angry
6. 6.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) salty (c) dirty (d) more than enough
7. 7.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very slow (b) able to do many things (c) very short (d) very weak
8. 8.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) hungry (c) sleepy (d) noisy
9. 9.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) clear (c) sweet (d) cloudy and dark
10. 10.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
11. 11.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) soft (c) huge (d) tiny
12. 12.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) dry (c) juicy (d) sour
13. 13.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very sweet (c) very strong (d) very cheap
14. 14.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rich (c) rude (d) weak
15. 15.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
16. 16.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) hard to resist (c) tiny (d) burnt
17. 17.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) strong-smelling (c) pleasant (d) sweet-smelling
18. 18.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very angry
19. 19.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
20. 20.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very cool (c) very pleasant (d) too much to stand
21. 21.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) tasty (c) useless (d) harmful
22. 22.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) safe (c) dangerous (d) easy
23. 23.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) slow and heavy (b) noisy (c) quick and light (d) sleepy
24. 24.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very green (c) very dry (d) very wet
25. 25.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very hungry
26. 26.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) long (c) short (d) loud
27. 27.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) fast (c) careless (d) noisy
28. 28.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of fear (c) very angry (d) full of joy
29. 29.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very near (c) very busy (d) far away
30. 30.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) rude (d) friendly
31. 31.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) dirty (c) calm and peaceful (d) crowded
32. 32.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) friendly to guests (c) very sick (d) very strict
33. 33.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very loud (c) very fast (d) unsure, holding back
34. 34.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very old (c) very painful (d) not deep
35. 35.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) happy (c) short (d) non-stop
36. 36.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) quick-moving (c) sleepy (d) clumsy
37. 37.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) very dark (c) very thick (d) letting light through
38. 38.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very cold (c) very sleepy (d) very thirsty
39. 39.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tasteless (c) cold (d) delicious
40. 40.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) sad (c) quiet and calm (d) sleepy

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