Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 648 · 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 puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) curious (c) angry (d) lazy
2. 2.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very good (c) very serious (d) very simple
3. 3.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thick (c) very salty (d) very hot
4. 4.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) forgetful (d) hardworking
5. 5.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very calm (d) very tired
6. 6.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) strange (b) sweet (c) fresh (d) pleasant
7. 7.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very fast (c) very careful (d) very careless
8. 8.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very clean (d) very tall
9. 9.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very cold (b) easy to find (c) very clean (d) in short supply
10. 10.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
11. 11.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) very exciting (c) short and funny (d) very loud
12. 12.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) hard (c) juicy (d) dry
13. 13.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) cloudy and dark (c) sweet (d) clear
14. 14.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) light (d) soft
15. 15.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) strong (c) weak (d) rich
16. 16.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) beautiful (c) empty (d) expensive
17. 17.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very cheap (c) very strong (d) very weak
18. 18.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fat (c) very happy (d) very fierce
19. 19.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) bright and clear (c) warning of danger (d) very quiet
20. 20.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very new (c) very small (d) very tall
21. 21.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) freezing cold (c) very stormy (d) very windy
22. 22.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very hot (c) very fresh (d) very wet
23. 23.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) bored (d) overjoyed
24. 24.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) gentle and calm (c) noisy (d) angry
25. 25.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very painful (c) very deep (d) not deep
26. 26.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) sleepy (c) firm, not changing mind (d) unsure
27. 27.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) clumsy (c) sleepy (d) heavy
28. 28.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very fierce (c) easily frightened (d) very playful
29. 29.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and polite (c) noisy and rough (d) sleepy
30. 30.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) caught (c) freed (d) praised
31. 31.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very excited (d) very proud
32. 32.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) sad (c) quiet and calm (d) noisy and lively
33. 33.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) loud (c) strong (d) weak
34. 34.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) noisy (c) hungry (d) sleepy
35. 35.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) false (c) sleepy (d) honest and open
36. 36.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) strange and scary (b) bright and cheerful (c) very warm (d) very clean
37. 37.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) full of fear (c) very angry (d) very tired
38. 38.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) friendly
39. 39.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) very important (c) tasty (d) useless
40. 40.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) short and clear (c) very rude (d) long and confusing

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