Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 634 · 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 baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) soft (c) non-stop (d) short
2. 2.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) pleasant (c) strange (d) fresh
3. 3.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) upset (c) sleepy (d) bored
4. 4.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) quick (c) unwilling (d) excited
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.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) slow (c) noisy (d) huge
7. 7.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) very small
8. 8.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very rude (c) long and confusing (d) very loud
9. 9.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) hardworking (c) lazy (d) forgetful
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.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) strong (c) weak (d) rich
12. 12.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
13. 13.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very angry (d) very happy
14. 14.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) more than enough (d) salty
15. 15.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very cold
16. 16.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
17. 17.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) very small (c) dry and dead (d) thick and healthy
18. 18.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) exciting (c) very funny (d) dull and gloomy
19. 19.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very green (c) very dry (d) very cold
20. 20.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) far away (b) very near (c) very large (d) very busy
21. 21.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) weak (c) strong (d) clever
22. 22.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very funny (c) very short (d) unclear
23. 23.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very tall (c) very old (d) very small
24. 24.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very salty
25. 25.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) easy (c) safe (d) dangerous
26. 26.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) pleased (c) puzzled (d) angry
27. 27.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) strange and scary (c) bright and cheerful (d) very clean
28. 28.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
29. 29.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) friendly
30. 30.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a game (c) a gift (d) a hug
31. 31.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
32. 32.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very funny (c) very simple (d) very serious
33. 33.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) rude (c) lazy (d) slow
34. 34.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very fierce (c) easily frightened (d) very hungry
35. 35.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careless (c) fast (d) careful
36. 36.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) falling apart (b) very clean (c) brand new (d) very tall
37. 37.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) pleasantly warm (c) very windy (d) freezing cold
38. 38.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hungry (c) stubborn (d) friendly
39. 39.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) friendly to guests (d) very strict
40. 40.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) brave

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