Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 700 · 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 pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) clear (c) cloudy and dark (d) sweet
2. 2.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) short and clear (c) very rude (d) very loud
3. 3.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very good (c) very simple (d) very serious
4. 4.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) cowardly (c) brave (d) tired
5. 5.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) stubborn (d) friendly
6. 6.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
7. 7.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) very sick (c) very strict (d) unwelcoming
8. 8.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
9. 9.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
10. 10.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
11. 11.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very dull (d) very dangerous
12. 12.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) delicious (b) cold (c) burnt (d) tasteless
13. 13.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
14. 14.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) noisy (c) slow (d) huge
15. 15.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) fierce and wild (c) gentle (d) tiny
16. 16.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) empty (c) expensive (d) crowded
17. 17.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) able to do many things (b) very short (c) very weak (d) very slow
18. 18.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very fast (c) very loud (d) unsure, holding back
19. 19.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very fresh (c) very cold (d) very wet
20. 20.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) blocked with traffic (c) very smooth (d) newly built
21. 21.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
22. 22.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) unsure (c) sleepy (d) scared
23. 23.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) quick (b) unwilling (c) proud (d) excited
24. 24.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) anger (d) great joy
25. 25.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) noisy (d) hungry
26. 26.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) rude (d) rich
27. 27.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very mild (c) very cool (d) very pleasant
28. 28.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very dark (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
29. 29.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very cold (c) completely wet (d) very late
30. 30.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very green (c) very cold (d) very dry
31. 31.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) very tall (c) brand new (d) falling apart
32. 32.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) angry (c) pleased (d) sleepy
33. 33.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
34. 34.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) strong (c) loud (d) weak
35. 35.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) dry and dead (c) thick and healthy (d) very small
36. 36.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) lazy (c) rude (d) polite
37. 37.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) dull and gloomy (c) very short (d) very funny
38. 38.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) fresh (c) sweet (d) strange
39. 39.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very sleepy (c) very cold (d) very proud
40. 40.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very strong (c) very weak (d) very sweet

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