Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 704 · 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 hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very sleepy (c) very thirsty (d) very cold
2. 2.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) curious (b) lazy (c) angry (d) sleepy
3. 3.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very calm
4. 4.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very weak (c) able to do many things (d) very slow
5. 5.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) strange and scary (b) bright and cheerful (c) very clean (d) very warm
6. 6.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) a game (c) an argument (d) a hug
7. 7.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) scared (c) firm, not changing mind (d) unsure
8. 8.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) dry and dead (b) very dirty (c) thick and healthy (d) very small
9. 9.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) pleasant (c) strong-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
10. 10.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) clever (d) loud
11. 11.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) dirty (d) very little
12. 12.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) newly built (c) very smooth (d) blocked with traffic
13. 13.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
14. 14.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) very beautiful
15. 15.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) empty of people (c) newly painted (d) very crowded
16. 16.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very scary (c) very tall (d) very funny
17. 17.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) tiny (b) hard to resist (c) ugly (d) burnt
18. 18.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
19. 19.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
20. 20.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) amazingly beautiful (b) very ugly (c) very dull (d) very dangerous
21. 21.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy and rough (c) sad (d) quiet and polite
22. 22.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) unwelcoming (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
23. 23.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very hungry
24. 24.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) very angry (c) full of fear (d) very tired
25. 25.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
26. 26.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very bright (b) very small (c) sweet-smelling (d) bad-smelling
27. 27.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fierce (c) very happy (d) very fat
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 monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) sleepy (c) slow and heavy (d) noisy
30. 30.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very windy (c) very stormy (d) pleasantly warm
31. 31.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very strong (c) very sweet (d) very cheap
32. 32.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) rude (c) lazy (d) slow
33. 33.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) more than enough (c) very sour (d) very small
34. 34.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) soft (d) huge
35. 35.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) cold (b) tasteless (c) burnt (d) delicious
36. 36.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quietly (b) gently (c) slowly (d) quickly
37. 37.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) dull and gloomy (c) very short (d) exciting
38. 38.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) honest and open (c) secret (d) sleepy
39. 39.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) brand new (c) falling apart (d) very clean
40. 40.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) noisy (b) wild (c) angry (d) gentle and calm

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