Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 845 · 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 tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) tiny (c) light (d) soft
2. 2.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
3. 3.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
4. 4.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) loud (c) long (d) short
5. 5.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) rude (c) strong (d) weak
6. 6.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) overjoyed (d) bored
7. 7.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
8. 8.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) weak (d) strong
9. 9.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
10. 10.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow and heavy (c) quick and light (d) sleepy
11. 11.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very cold (c) very wet (d) very green
12. 12.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) confusing (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
13. 13.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) tiny (c) lazy (d) gentle
14. 14.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) stubborn (d) friendly
15. 15.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) helped (c) caught (d) praised
16. 16.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) unwelcoming (c) friendly to guests (d) very strict
17. 17.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very slow (c) able to do many things (d) very weak
18. 18.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) scared (c) sleepy (d) firm, not changing mind
19. 19.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) sleepy (c) clumsy (d) quick-moving
20. 20.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) newly painted (c) very dirty (d) empty of people
21. 21.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very near (c) far away (d) very busy
22. 22.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) ugly
23. 23.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very thick (c) letting light through (d) very heavy
24. 24.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very hungry (d) very happy
25. 25.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
26. 26.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
27. 27.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very hot (c) very salty (d) very cold
28. 28.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) quick (c) proud (d) excited
29. 29.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very angry (d) very happy
30. 30.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) short and clear (c) long and confusing (d) very loud
31. 31.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
32. 32.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) very bright (c) bad-smelling (d) very small
33. 33.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) calm and peaceful (c) crowded (d) noisy
34. 34.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very sleepy
35. 35.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) forgetful (d) hardworking
36. 36.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very tired (c) full of joy (d) very angry
37. 37.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very quiet (c) very beautiful (d) warning of danger
38. 38.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very weak (c) very strong (d) very sweet
39. 39.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
40. 40.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very confusing (d) very boring

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