Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 866 · 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.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) dirty (c) very little (d) salty
2. 2.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very hot (d) very fresh
3. 3.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
4. 4.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) pleasant (c) strong-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
5. 5.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very small (c) very sour (d) rotten
6. 6.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) cold (b) tasteless (c) burnt (d) delicious
7. 7.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) heavy (c) clumsy (d) sleepy
8. 8.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very scary (c) very funny (d) very sad
9. 9.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
10. 10.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very angry
11. 11.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) in short supply (d) very cold
12. 12.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) pleasantly warm (c) freezing cold (d) very stormy
13. 13.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very late (c) completely wet (d) very cold
14. 14.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) unsure, holding back (c) very confident (d) very fast
15. 15.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very rich
16. 16.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) pride (c) anger (d) great joy
17. 17.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very deep (c) very old (d) not deep
18. 18.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very rude (c) very loud (d) long and confusing
19. 19.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) quick and light (c) slow and heavy (d) sleepy
20. 20.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) blocked with traffic (c) very smooth (d) very wide
21. 21.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
22. 22.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tired (c) brave (d) cowardly
23. 23.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) hungry
24. 24.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) proud (c) unwilling (d) quick
25. 25.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fat (c) very happy (d) very fierce
26. 26.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very short (c) grand and rich (d) simple and plain
27. 27.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very funny (c) very good (d) very simple
28. 28.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very crowded (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
29. 29.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) thick and healthy (c) dry and dead (d) very dirty
30. 30.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) very clear (c) very funny (d) unclear
31. 31.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) noisy (d) gentle and calm
32. 32.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) clear (c) cloudy and dark (d) very cold
33. 33.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very cheap (c) very strong (d) very sweet
34. 34.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) noisy
35. 35.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very clean (c) strange and scary (d) very warm
36. 36.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) sleepy (d) noisy and lively
37. 37.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) sleepy (c) noisy and rough (d) sad
38. 38.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) lazy (c) rude (d) slow
39. 39.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very excited (c) very angry (d) very tired
40. 40.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very small (c) very bright (d) sweet-smelling

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