Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 815 · 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 traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very rich (d) very tired
2. 2.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) very tired (c) completely wet (d) very cold
3. 3.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) careless
4. 4.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) easily frightened (c) very hungry (d) very playful
5. 5.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) bright and cheerful (c) very clean (d) strange and scary
6. 6.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) huge (b) slow (c) noisy (d) tiny
7. 7.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very tired (c) very excited (d) very angry
8. 8.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow-moving (c) angry (d) fast
9. 9.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) cold (c) tasteless (d) delicious
10. 10.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) very important (c) harmful (d) useless
11. 11.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) puzzled (c) pleased (d) angry
12. 12.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) soft (c) light (d) huge
13. 13.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) clear and easy (c) very long (d) confusing
14. 14.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) noisy (d) hungry
15. 15.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very angry
16. 16.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) brand new (c) falling apart (d) very clean
17. 17.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) short (b) long (c) dark (d) loud
18. 18.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
19. 19.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fierce
20. 20.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) sour (c) juicy (d) hard
21. 21.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) friendly to guests (c) very sick (d) unwelcoming
22. 22.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
23. 23.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
24. 24.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) excited (c) unwilling (d) quick
25. 25.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) bored (c) overjoyed (d) sleepy
26. 26.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) gentle (c) fierce and wild (d) lazy
27. 27.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) careful (c) noisy (d) fast
28. 28.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) ugly (c) tiny (d) hard to resist
29. 29.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) lazy (c) rude (d) polite
30. 30.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very strong (c) very weak (d) very sweet
31. 31.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very lazy (c) very careful (d) very careless
32. 32.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) happy (d) non-stop
33. 33.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) curious (c) lazy (d) angry
34. 34.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) very dark (c) very thick (d) letting light through
35. 35.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) simple and plain (c) grand and rich (d) very short
36. 36.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) newly painted (d) empty of people
37. 37.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) rude (c) strong (d) weak
38. 38.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) too much to stand (c) very mild (d) very cool
39. 39.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) friendly
40. 40.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very thirsty (c) very cold (d) very proud

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