Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 756 · 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 thirsty (b) very sleepy (c) very proud (d) very cold
2. 2.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) warning of danger (c) very beautiful (d) very quiet
3. 3.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very tired (c) very late (d) completely wet
4. 4.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very painful (c) very deep (d) very old
5. 5.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very clean (c) very warm (d) strange and scary
6. 6.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and polite (c) sleepy (d) noisy and rough
7. 7.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) careful with money (c) very lazy (d) very rich
8. 8.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) slowly (b) gently (c) quickly (d) quietly
9. 9.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very proud (c) very tired (d) very excited
10. 10.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very confusing (c) very short (d) very easy
11. 11.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) full of fear (d) full of joy
12. 12.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) anger (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) great joy
13. 13.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) long and confusing (c) short and clear (d) very loud
14. 14.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very funny (c) very good (d) very serious
15. 15.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) dry and dead (c) very dirty (d) very small
16. 16.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) delicious (c) burnt (d) cold
17. 17.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) noisy (c) wild (d) angry
18. 18.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) strong-smelling (c) faint (d) sweet-smelling
19. 19.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) hard (c) juicy (d) dry
20. 20.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) noisy (c) crowded (d) dirty
21. 21.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
22. 22.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very crowded (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
23. 23.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) pleasant (c) strange (d) fresh
24. 24.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
25. 25.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) freezing cold (c) very stormy (d) very windy
26. 26.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) grand and rich (b) very short (c) very sad (d) simple and plain
27. 27.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very thin (c) very fierce (d) very happy
28. 28.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) rich (c) strong (d) weak
29. 29.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very clean (d) very tall
30. 30.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) more than enough (c) rotten (d) very sour
31. 31.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) clumsy (c) sleepy (d) heavy
32. 32.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very loud (c) very confident (d) very fast
33. 33.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) soft (c) light (d) huge
34. 34.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) very funny (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
35. 35.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) very little (c) salty (d) more than enough
36. 36.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) happy (c) short (d) non-stop
37. 37.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) slow and heavy (c) quick and light (d) noisy
38. 38.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
39. 39.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) hungry (c) cowardly (d) brave
40. 40.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very slow (c) able to do many things (d) very short

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