Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 747 · 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 baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) angry (d) hungry
2. 2.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
3. 3.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) heavy (c) sleepy (d) quick-moving
4. 4.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) salty (c) more than enough (d) dirty
5. 5.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) tiny (c) burnt (d) ugly
6. 6.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) upset (c) sleepy (d) overjoyed
7. 7.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very dry (c) very wet (d) very green
8. 8.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very clean (b) strange and scary (c) very warm (d) bright and cheerful
9. 9.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) fast (c) noisy (d) angry
10. 10.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) grand and rich (b) simple and plain (c) very short (d) very sad
11. 11.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very tired (c) very angry (d) very proud
12. 12.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very new (c) very small (d) very old
13. 13.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) cloudy and dark (d) sweet
14. 14.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) brand new (c) very tall (d) falling apart
15. 15.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very clear (c) very short (d) unclear
16. 16.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) careless (c) lazy (d) hardworking
17. 17.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) sweet (c) strange (d) pleasant
18. 18.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very rich
19. 19.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
20. 20.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very easy (c) very short (d) very confusing
21. 21.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) too much to stand (c) very cool (d) very pleasant
22. 22.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) freed (c) caught (d) helped
23. 23.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very calm
24. 24.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very weak (c) very slow (d) able to do many things
25. 25.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very thick (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
26. 26.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) proud (c) unwilling (d) quick
27. 27.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) very messy (c) very dark (d) spotlessly clean
28. 28.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
29. 29.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very good (c) very simple (d) very funny
30. 30.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) very dirty (c) dry and dead (d) very small
31. 31.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) lazy (c) fierce and wild (d) gentle
32. 32.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) easily frightened (c) very playful (d) very hungry
33. 33.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) a hug (c) an argument (d) a game
34. 34.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very scary (c) very sad (d) very funny
35. 35.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) hard (c) dry (d) sour
36. 36.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) curious (d) lazy
37. 37.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) flat (c) dangerous (d) easy
38. 38.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) lazy (b) polite (c) slow (d) rude
39. 39.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very cold (c) in short supply (d) very clean
40. 40.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very funny (c) very long (d) clear and easy

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