Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 748 · 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 fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) very bright (c) very small (d) bad-smelling
2. 2.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very warm (c) very clean (d) strange and scary
3. 3.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a game (c) a hug (d) a gift
4. 4.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) wild (d) gentle and calm
5. 5.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) strange (c) sweet (d) pleasant
6. 6.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) hardworking
7. 7.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) gentle (c) fierce and wild (d) lazy
8. 8.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) tiny (c) hungry (d) stubborn
9. 9.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very cold
10. 10.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) puzzled (c) sleepy (d) pleased
11. 11.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) empty of people (c) newly painted (d) very dirty
12. 12.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careful (c) noisy (d) careless
13. 13.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) lazy (c) polite (d) rude
14. 14.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) strong (c) rude (d) weak
15. 15.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very new
16. 16.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
17. 17.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) praised (c) helped (d) freed
18. 18.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) juicy (c) hard (d) dry
19. 19.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) friendly
20. 20.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) hungry (d) angry
21. 21.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very careful (c) very fast (d) very lazy
22. 22.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) brave (c) cowardly (d) tired
23. 23.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) far away (b) very near (c) very busy (d) very large
24. 24.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) sweet-smelling (c) pleasant (d) faint
25. 25.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) very hungry
26. 26.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) happy (d) non-stop
27. 27.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) loud (c) short (d) long
28. 28.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very confident (c) very fast (d) very loud
29. 29.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very excited (c) very proud (d) very tired
30. 30.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very rich
31. 31.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
32. 32.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
33. 33.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) dirty (c) calm and peaceful (d) crowded
34. 34.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very angry
35. 35.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) clumsy (c) sleepy (d) quick-moving
36. 36.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very clean (b) brand new (c) falling apart (d) very tall
37. 37.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) expensive (d) beautiful
38. 38.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very old (c) very painful (d) very deep
39. 39.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quickly (c) quietly (d) slowly
40. 40.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) sleepy (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared

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