Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 600 · 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.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very hungry (c) very tired (d) very angry
2. 2.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) tired (c) hungry (d) cowardly
3. 3.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) an argument (c) a game (d) a hug
4. 4.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very fresh (c) very cold (d) very hot
5. 5.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) tiny (b) burnt (c) ugly (d) hard to resist
6. 6.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) noisy (b) gentle and calm (c) wild (d) angry
7. 7.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) short and funny (c) long and boring (d) very loud
8. 8.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) heavy (c) clumsy (d) sleepy
9. 9.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) sour (c) dry (d) juicy
10. 10.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) very large (c) far away (d) very busy
11. 11.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very proud (c) very angry (d) very excited
12. 12.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) sleepy (c) upset (d) overjoyed
13. 13.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) sleepy (c) quiet and calm (d) noisy and lively
14. 14.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very playful (c) very hungry (d) very fierce
15. 15.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) simple and plain (c) grand and rich (d) very sad
16. 16.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very salty (c) very thick (d) very cold
17. 17.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) sweet
18. 18.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
19. 19.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very sweet (c) very weak (d) very strong
20. 20.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) rude (c) sleepy (d) angry
21. 21.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) newly painted (d) empty of people
22. 22.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very rich
23. 23.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) long and confusing (c) short and clear (d) very rude
24. 24.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careful (c) noisy (d) careless
25. 25.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
26. 26.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared
27. 27.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) light (c) huge (d) tiny
28. 28.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) blocked with traffic (c) newly built (d) very smooth
29. 29.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) strong (d) weak
30. 30.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quickly (c) quietly (d) slowly
31. 31.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very funny (c) very sad (d) very tall
32. 32.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) noisy and rough (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) quiet and polite
33. 33.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) cold (b) delicious (c) burnt (d) tasteless
34. 34.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) brand new (c) falling apart (d) very tall
35. 35.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
36. 36.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) rich (c) weak (d) strong
37. 37.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very short (c) very funny (d) dull and gloomy
38. 38.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) noisy (c) sleepy (d) hungry
39. 39.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) noisy (c) crowded (d) calm and peaceful
40. 40.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very sleepy (c) very thirsty (d) very proud

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