Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 735 · 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.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) great joy (d) pride
2. 2.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) sleepy (c) curious (d) angry
3. 3.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) noisy (c) slow-moving (d) fast
4. 4.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) noisy (c) sleepy (d) slow and heavy
5. 5.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very weak (c) very cheap (d) very strong
6. 6.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) an argument (c) a hug (d) a game
7. 7.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) careless
8. 8.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) warning of danger
9. 9.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
10. 10.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) hungry
11. 11.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) honest and open (c) sleepy (d) false
12. 12.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
13. 13.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) helped (b) freed (c) caught (d) praised
14. 14.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) angry (c) noisy (d) wild
15. 15.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) letting light through (c) very heavy (d) very thick
16. 16.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) loud (c) strong (d) weak
17. 17.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) exciting (c) dull and gloomy (d) very funny
18. 18.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very thick (d) very salty
19. 19.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) pleased (c) puzzled (d) sleepy
20. 20.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very fierce (c) very hungry (d) easily frightened
21. 21.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) able to do many things (c) very weak (d) very slow
22. 22.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) non-stop (c) soft (d) happy
23. 23.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thirsty (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
24. 24.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) unwilling (c) quick (d) proud
25. 25.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very deep (c) not deep (d) very old
26. 26.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very busy (c) very near (d) far away
27. 27.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
28. 28.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very late (c) completely wet (d) very tired
29. 29.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) slowly (c) quickly (d) quietly
30. 30.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) brave (b) hungry (c) tired (d) cowardly
31. 31.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very bright (c) very small (d) sweet-smelling
32. 32.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very loud
33. 33.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very ugly (d) very dangerous
34. 34.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) beautiful (d) expensive
35. 35.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) pleasant (d) strange
36. 36.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very serious (c) very simple (d) very good
37. 37.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) flat (c) easy (d) safe
38. 38.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) newly painted (d) empty of people
39. 39.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) very strict (c) unwelcoming (d) friendly to guests
40. 40.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared

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