Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 758 · 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 ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very small
2. 2.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) sweet-smelling (c) strong-smelling (d) faint
3. 3.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very rich
4. 4.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) unwelcoming (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
5. 5.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) bored (c) sleepy (d) overjoyed
6. 6.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very careful (d) very lazy
7. 7.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) safe (c) easy (d) dangerous
8. 8.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) spotlessly clean (b) very dark (c) very messy (d) very small
9. 9.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very painful (c) not deep (d) very deep
10. 10.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very fast (c) unsure, holding back (d) very loud
11. 11.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) friendly (b) rude (c) sleepy (d) angry
12. 12.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) simple and plain (c) very short (d) grand and rich
13. 13.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) unwilling (c) quick (d) excited
14. 14.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very quiet (b) warning of danger (c) bright and clear (d) very beautiful
15. 15.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) noisy (c) careless (d) careful
16. 16.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very hungry
17. 17.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very loud (c) very rude (d) long and confusing
18. 18.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) fast (c) noisy (d) angry
19. 19.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) praised (c) helped (d) freed
20. 20.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) huge (c) soft (d) tiny
21. 21.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) happy (b) soft (c) non-stop (d) short
22. 22.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) cowardly (b) hungry (c) brave (d) tired
23. 23.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) letting light through (c) very dark (d) very heavy
24. 24.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very little (c) salty (d) dirty
25. 25.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very dry (c) very wet (d) very green
26. 26.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fierce
27. 27.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) short and funny (c) very loud (d) long and boring
28. 28.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very playful
29. 29.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very hungry (c) very angry (d) very proud
30. 30.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very scary (c) very funny (d) very tall
31. 31.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very sour
32. 32.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) pleased (c) puzzled (d) sleepy
33. 33.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) useless (c) tasty (d) very important
34. 34.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
35. 35.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) crowded (b) calm and peaceful (c) noisy (d) dirty
36. 36.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very funny (c) dull and gloomy (d) very short
37. 37.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
38. 38.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) tiny (c) gentle (d) lazy
39. 39.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
40. 40.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

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