Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 864 · 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 soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thick (c) very salty (d) very hot
2. 2.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) firm, not changing mind (c) sleepy (d) scared
3. 3.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very tired
4. 4.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) puzzled (c) pleased (d) sleepy
5. 5.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) lazy
6. 6.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) easily frightened (d) very fierce
7. 7.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) cloudy and dark
8. 8.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) noisy (c) angry (d) gentle and calm
9. 9.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) burnt (c) delicious (d) cold
10. 10.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) quietly (c) slowly (d) gently
11. 11.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) tiny (c) burnt (d) hard to resist
12. 12.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) long (b) short (c) dark (d) loud
13. 13.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very happy
14. 14.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
15. 15.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) noisy (c) angry (d) sleepy
16. 16.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
17. 17.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very short (b) simple and plain (c) grand and rich (d) very sad
18. 18.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) sad (c) quiet and calm (d) noisy and lively
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.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very proud (c) very hungry (d) very sleepy
21. 21.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very fresh (b) very wet (c) very hot (d) very cold
22. 22.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) lazy (c) angry (d) curious
23. 23.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) long and confusing (c) very rude (d) short and clear
24. 24.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) angry (c) noisy (d) fast
25. 25.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
26. 26.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very little (c) dirty (d) salty
27. 27.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very clean (c) very warm (d) strange and scary
28. 28.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) very thick (c) letting light through (d) very dark
29. 29.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) short and funny (c) long and boring (d) very loud
30. 30.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 short (d) very slow
31. 31.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) sour (b) hard (c) juicy (d) dry
32. 32.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) pride (d) great joy
33. 33.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very green
34. 34.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) brave (c) cowardly (d) hungry
35. 35.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very proud
36. 36.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) bored (c) upset (d) sleepy
37. 37.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very funny (c) very serious (d) very good
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 tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very busy (c) far away (d) very near
40. 40.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) unclear (c) very clear (d) very short

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