Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 72 · 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 chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very weak (c) very cheap (d) very sweet
2. 2.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) huge (b) tiny (c) slow (d) noisy
3. 3.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) crowded (c) beautiful (d) empty
4. 4.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) bored (d) overjoyed
5. 5.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very dirty (c) empty of people (d) very crowded
6. 6.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) very mild (c) very cool (d) too much to stand
7. 7.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very tall (d) very clean
8. 8.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) gently (c) slowly (d) quietly
9. 9.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) rich (c) weak (d) strong
10. 10.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very simple (c) very good (d) very funny
11. 11.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) friendly
12. 12.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very playful
13. 13.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
14. 14.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very boring (c) very confusing (d) very easy
15. 15.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) rude (c) angry (d) friendly
16. 16.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) hard (c) sour (d) dry
17. 17.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) very clear (d) unclear
18. 18.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) calm and peaceful (c) dirty (d) crowded
19. 19.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) tasty (c) useless (d) very important
20. 20.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) soft (d) huge
21. 21.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
22. 22.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
23. 23.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) sleepy (c) noisy (d) slow and heavy
24. 24.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) tiny (c) hard to resist (d) burnt
25. 25.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very salty (c) very hot (d) very thick
26. 26.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very beautiful (c) very quiet (d) bright and clear
27. 27.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) full of fear
28. 28.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) very clean
29. 29.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dirty (c) thick and healthy (d) dry and dead
30. 30.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fat
31. 31.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) pleasantly warm (c) very stormy (d) freezing cold
32. 32.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) salty (d) more than enough
33. 33.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) not deep (c) very painful (d) very old
34. 34.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) noisy (d) gentle and calm
35. 35.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) a game (c) an argument (d) a gift
36. 36.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) blocked with traffic (b) very smooth (c) very wide (d) newly built
37. 37.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) pride (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) great joy
38. 38.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) burnt (c) cold (d) delicious
39. 39.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) very cold (c) clear (d) cloudy and dark
40. 40.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) curious (c) angry (d) lazy

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