Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 790 · 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 fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quickly (c) quietly (d) slowly
2. 2.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
3. 3.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) strong-smelling (c) pleasant (d) sweet-smelling
4. 4.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very excited (d) very proud
5. 5.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) lazy (c) tiny (d) gentle
6. 6.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) unclear (c) very funny (d) very clear
7. 7.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) noisy
8. 8.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) very smooth (c) blocked with traffic (d) newly built
9. 9.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very cold (c) very late (d) completely wet
10. 10.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very stormy (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm
11. 11.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
12. 12.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) hungry (c) sleepy (d) angry
13. 13.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very calm (d) very happy
14. 14.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very tall (c) very funny (d) very sad
15. 15.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very short (c) very easy (d) very boring
16. 16.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) far away (c) very large (d) very busy
17. 17.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) helped (c) caught (d) freed
18. 18.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very thin (c) very happy (d) very fat
19. 19.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) grand and rich (c) simple and plain (d) very short
20. 20.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very lazy (c) very careful (d) very fast
21. 21.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) friendly (d) stubborn
22. 22.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) dry (c) hard (d) sour
23. 23.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very slow (b) very short (c) very weak (d) able to do many things
24. 24.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very weak (c) very sweet (d) very cheap
25. 25.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) dull and gloomy (b) very short (c) very funny (d) exciting
26. 26.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) expensive (c) empty (d) beautiful
27. 27.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) harmful (c) tasty (d) very important
28. 28.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very little (c) dirty (d) salty
29. 29.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
30. 30.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) long and confusing (c) very loud (d) short and clear
31. 31.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) an argument (c) a gift (d) a hug
32. 32.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) noisy (c) careful (d) careless
33. 33.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very funny (c) very simple (d) very serious
34. 34.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) overjoyed (c) sleepy (d) upset
35. 35.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very small (c) spotlessly clean (d) very messy
36. 36.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very funny (c) clear and easy (d) very long
37. 37.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very cold (c) very salty (d) very hot
38. 38.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) dangerous (c) safe (d) flat
39. 39.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) newly painted (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
40. 40.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

Free vocabulary lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/vocabulary-builder