Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 79 · 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 old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very tall (d) very clean
2. 2.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) very clean
3. 3.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) very fast (d) unsure, holding back
4. 4.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very fresh (d) very wet
5. 5.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) gentle (c) fierce and wild (d) tiny
6. 6.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very exciting (c) very loud (d) long and boring
7. 7.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very calm (d) very tired
8. 8.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very proud (c) very thirsty (d) very cold
9. 9.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) noisy (c) slow (d) huge
10. 10.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) beautiful (c) empty (d) expensive
11. 11.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) friendly (d) rude
12. 12.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) dull and gloomy (c) exciting (d) very funny
13. 13.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fierce
14. 14.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) sweet-smelling (c) very bright (d) bad-smelling
15. 15.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) blocked with traffic (c) newly built (d) very wide
16. 16.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) very cold (c) clear (d) cloudy and dark
17. 17.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very happy
18. 18.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) cowardly (b) tired (c) hungry (d) brave
19. 19.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) grand and rich (c) very short (d) simple and plain
20. 20.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very cold (c) very salty (d) very hot
21. 21.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) clumsy (c) heavy (d) quick-moving
22. 22.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) hungry (d) sleepy
23. 23.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) friendly to guests (c) unwelcoming (d) very strict
24. 24.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) fast (c) angry (d) noisy
25. 25.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
26. 26.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) bright and clear (c) very quiet (d) warning of danger
27. 27.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) puzzled (c) pleased (d) sleepy
28. 28.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) weak (c) strong (d) clever
29. 29.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very cheap (c) very weak (d) very strong
30. 30.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) flat (c) easy (d) safe
31. 31.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very old (b) not deep (c) very painful (d) very deep
32. 32.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careless (c) careful (d) noisy
33. 33.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) tiny (b) ugly (c) hard to resist (d) burnt
34. 34.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) useless (c) tasty (d) very important
35. 35.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) hardworking (c) forgetful (d) lazy
36. 36.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) completely wet (b) very tired (c) very late (d) very cold
37. 37.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
38. 38.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very windy (c) very stormy (d) pleasantly warm
39. 39.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very pleasant (c) too much to stand (d) very mild
40. 40.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) unclear (b) very funny (c) very short (d) very clear

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