Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 774 · 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.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) hardworking
2. 2.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) flat (b) easy (c) safe (d) dangerous
3. 3.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very fierce (d) very thin
4. 4.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
5. 5.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) very painful (c) very deep (d) not deep
6. 6.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) soft (c) light (d) tiny
7. 7.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) dull and gloomy (c) very short (d) very funny
8. 8.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very hot (c) very fresh (d) very wet
9. 9.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very rude (c) very loud (d) long and confusing
10. 10.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) clear and easy (c) very long (d) very funny
11. 11.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) angry (c) puzzled (d) sleepy
12. 12.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) hard (c) juicy (d) sour
13. 13.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) a game (c) a hug (d) an argument
14. 14.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) empty (c) crowded (d) beautiful
15. 15.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) tasty (c) useless (d) very important
16. 16.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) loud (b) dark (c) long (d) short
17. 17.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) faint (c) sweet-smelling (d) pleasant
18. 18.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) empty of people (c) very crowded (d) very dirty
19. 19.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) weak (d) strong
20. 20.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very good (c) very serious (d) very simple
21. 21.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very small (c) very new (d) very old
22. 22.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
23. 23.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) cloudy and dark (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) clear
24. 24.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very mild (c) very pleasant (d) too much to stand
25. 25.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) hard to resist (c) tiny (d) ugly
26. 26.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) fierce and wild (c) lazy (d) tiny
27. 27.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very sad (c) very scary (d) very funny
28. 28.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) falling apart (c) brand new (d) very clean
29. 29.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) unsure, holding back (c) very confident (d) very fast
30. 30.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very hungry (c) very tired (d) very angry
31. 31.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) false (c) honest and open (d) sleepy
32. 32.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very salty (c) very thick (d) very cold
33. 33.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) huge (c) noisy (d) tiny
34. 34.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
35. 35.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very confusing (c) very boring (d) very easy
36. 36.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very green (d) very dry
37. 37.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) full of joy
38. 38.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) fast (c) careful (d) noisy
39. 39.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) fresh (c) strange (d) sweet
40. 40.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very tired (d) very happy

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