Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 696 · 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 two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a hug (c) a gift (d) a game
2. 2.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) flat (c) dangerous (d) easy
3. 3.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very funny (c) very sad (d) very tall
4. 4.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) rude (c) sleepy (d) angry
5. 5.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very small (c) very old (d) very tall
6. 6.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) sleepy (c) upset (d) overjoyed
7. 7.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) newly built (c) blocked with traffic (d) very wide
8. 8.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very rich (d) very angry
9. 9.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) beautiful (c) empty (d) crowded
10. 10.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) loud (b) dark (c) long (d) short
11. 11.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very long (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
12. 12.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) strong (c) weak (d) clever
13. 13.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) puzzled
14. 14.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) more than enough
15. 15.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) caught (c) helped (d) freed
16. 16.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of joy (c) full of fear (d) very angry
17. 17.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very short (c) simple and plain (d) grand and rich
18. 18.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) very windy (c) pleasantly warm (d) freezing cold
19. 19.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) very little (d) dirty
20. 20.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) noisy
21. 21.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) heavy (c) clumsy (d) quick-moving
22. 22.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very pleasant (c) very mild (d) very cool
23. 23.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
24. 24.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) sweet (c) cloudy and dark (d) very cold
25. 25.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very simple (c) very serious (d) very funny
26. 26.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) hard to resist
27. 27.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) quiet and calm
28. 28.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) faint (c) strong-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
29. 29.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) strong (c) rich (d) weak
30. 30.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) anger (c) great joy (d) sorrow for doing wrong
31. 31.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) noisy (c) fast (d) careful
32. 32.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
33. 33.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very green (d) very dry
34. 34.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tasteless (c) cold (d) delicious
35. 35.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very tired
36. 36.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) soft (c) huge (d) light
37. 37.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) bright and cheerful (c) strange and scary (d) very warm
38. 38.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) fast
39. 39.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) juicy (c) sour (d) hard
40. 40.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very thick (c) very hot (d) very cold

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