Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 606 · 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) unsure (b) firm, not changing mind (c) scared (d) sleepy
2. 2.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very small (c) very bright (d) sweet-smelling
3. 3.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) brand new (c) very clean (d) falling apart
4. 4.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) very funny (c) confusing (d) very long
5. 5.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) careless (c) lazy (d) hardworking
6. 6.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very hot (c) very fresh (d) very cold
7. 7.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) light (c) tiny (d) huge
8. 8.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very careful (c) very lazy (d) very fast
9. 9.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
10. 10.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) long and confusing (c) short and clear (d) very loud
11. 11.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
12. 12.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very thick (c) very cold (d) very salty
13. 13.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) noisy (d) hungry
14. 14.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very confident (c) very loud (d) very fast
15. 15.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) hard to resist
16. 16.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) friendly (c) sleepy (d) rude
17. 17.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) sleepy (c) quick and light (d) slow and heavy
18. 18.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) honest and open (b) false (c) sleepy (d) secret
19. 19.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very painful (c) very deep (d) very old
20. 20.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) useless (c) tasty (d) very important
21. 21.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) slow-moving (c) noisy (d) fast
22. 22.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) very rich (c) careful with money (d) very lazy
23. 23.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) clear
24. 24.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) full of joy (c) very tired (d) full of fear
25. 25.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) faint (c) sweet-smelling (d) strong-smelling
26. 26.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) newly built (c) very smooth (d) blocked with traffic
27. 27.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) dirty (c) noisy (d) crowded
28. 28.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very loud (c) long and boring (d) very exciting
29. 29.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) crowded (c) beautiful (d) expensive
30. 30.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) wild (c) angry (d) noisy
31. 31.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very simple (c) very good (d) very serious
32. 32.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very rich (c) very angry (d) very happy
33. 33.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very sour (c) more than enough (d) very small
34. 34.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very small (d) very tall
35. 35.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very angry
36. 36.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) an argument (c) a gift (d) a hug
37. 37.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) fierce and wild (c) lazy (d) gentle
38. 38.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) completely wet (b) very late (c) very tired (d) very cold
39. 39.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) soft (c) happy (d) short
40. 40.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) exciting (c) dull and gloomy (d) very funny

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