Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 667 · 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 tired (c) very angry (d) very hungry
2. 2.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) sad (c) noisy and lively (d) quiet and calm
3. 3.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) huge (b) slow (c) tiny (d) noisy
4. 4.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) noisy and rough (b) sleepy (c) quiet and polite (d) sad
5. 5.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) weak (c) clever (d) strong
6. 6.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) very crowded (c) very dirty (d) newly painted
7. 7.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) long and boring (c) very loud (d) short and funny
8. 8.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) tiny (c) light (d) huge
9. 9.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very long (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
10. 10.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
11. 11.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) very thick (c) letting light through (d) very dark
12. 12.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) sweet-smelling (c) very bright (d) bad-smelling
13. 13.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very happy (c) very fierce (d) very fat
14. 14.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) slow and heavy (b) sleepy (c) quick and light (d) noisy
15. 15.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) warning of danger (c) very quiet (d) very beautiful
16. 16.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) tired (c) cowardly (d) hungry
17. 17.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) a hug (c) an argument (d) a gift
18. 18.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) pleasant (d) strange
19. 19.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very small (c) spotlessly clean (d) very dark
20. 20.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) expensive (c) crowded (d) beautiful
21. 21.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very careful (d) very lazy
22. 22.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very busy (c) far away (d) very near
23. 23.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) happy (c) short (d) non-stop
24. 24.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) crowded (b) dirty (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
25. 25.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) falling apart (b) very tall (c) brand new (d) very clean
26. 26.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) salty (d) more than enough
27. 27.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) hungry (d) noisy
28. 28.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
29. 29.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) lazy (c) tiny (d) gentle
30. 30.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quietly (c) slowly (d) quickly
31. 31.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very calm (c) very tired (d) very angry
32. 32.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) very sad (c) grand and rich (d) simple and plain
33. 33.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very lazy (c) very generous (d) very rich
34. 34.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) freed (c) praised (d) caught
35. 35.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very funny (c) very serious (d) very good
36. 36.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) strange and scary (c) bright and cheerful (d) very warm
37. 37.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) safe (c) flat (d) dangerous
38. 38.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) upset (c) bored (d) overjoyed
39. 39.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) puzzled (c) sleepy (d) angry
40. 40.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very playful (c) easily frightened (d) very fierce

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