Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 814 · 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.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) honest and open (b) secret (c) sleepy (d) false
2. 2.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) thick and healthy (c) very small (d) dry and dead
3. 3.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) pleasant (c) fresh (d) strange
4. 4.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fierce (c) very thin (d) very fat
5. 5.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) in short supply
6. 6.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) hungry (c) brave (d) cowardly
7. 7.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) blocked with traffic (c) newly built (d) very smooth
8. 8.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) helped (c) caught (d) praised
9. 9.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very tired
10. 10.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) sweet (c) very cold (d) cloudy and dark
11. 11.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very small (c) very bright (d) sweet-smelling
12. 12.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very tired (d) very happy
13. 13.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) able to do many things (c) very slow (d) very short
14. 14.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very easy (b) very short (c) very boring (d) very confusing
15. 15.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rich (c) weak (d) rude
16. 16.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very heavy (c) very thick (d) very dark
17. 17.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) curious (c) sleepy (d) angry
18. 18.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) exciting (c) dull and gloomy (d) very funny
19. 19.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) faint (c) strong-smelling (d) pleasant
20. 20.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) unwilling (c) quick (d) proud
21. 21.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) spotlessly clean (c) very small (d) very messy
22. 22.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) happy (c) non-stop (d) soft
23. 23.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very generous (c) very lazy (d) careful with money
24. 24.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) hungry (d) angry
25. 25.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) very sour (c) more than enough (d) rotten
26. 26.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careful (b) very fast (c) very careless (d) very lazy
27. 27.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) heavy (c) quick-moving (d) sleepy
28. 28.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) warning of danger
29. 29.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and polite (c) noisy and rough (d) sad
30. 30.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very cold (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
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.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) overjoyed (c) bored (d) sleepy
33. 33.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) hardworking (c) lazy (d) careless
34. 34.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very cool (c) very mild (d) very pleasant
35. 35.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) sleepy
36. 36.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) pleased (c) angry (d) sleepy
37. 37.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very tall (c) very funny (d) very scary
38. 38.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) flat (c) dangerous (d) easy
39. 39.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) very funny (d) unclear
40. 40.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) rude (b) polite (c) lazy (d) slow

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