Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 87 · 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.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) lazy
2. 2.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) sour (c) juicy (d) dry
3. 3.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) very smooth (c) blocked with traffic (d) newly built
4. 4.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very simple (c) very funny (d) very good
5. 5.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) very old (c) very deep (d) not deep
6. 6.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very proud (c) very tired (d) very angry
7. 7.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) tiny (c) stubborn (d) hungry
8. 8.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) noisy and rough (c) sleepy (d) sad
9. 9.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) heavy (c) quick-moving (d) sleepy
10. 10.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) soft (c) non-stop (d) happy
11. 11.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) great joy (c) anger (d) pride
12. 12.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very fierce (c) very thin (d) very happy
13. 13.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) dirty (d) calm and peaceful
14. 14.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) hard to resist (d) tiny
15. 15.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very salty (c) very thick (d) very cold
16. 16.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
17. 17.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) unclear (d) very clear
18. 18.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very hungry
19. 19.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very lazy (c) very careless (d) very careful
20. 20.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very rich (d) very angry
21. 21.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very mild (c) very cool (d) very pleasant
22. 22.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) bad-smelling (c) very bright (d) sweet-smelling
23. 23.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) very long (c) very funny (d) confusing
24. 24.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) sleepy (c) curious (d) angry
25. 25.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) very strict (c) unwelcoming (d) friendly to guests
26. 26.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) bored (c) overjoyed (d) sleepy
27. 27.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) expensive (c) empty (d) beautiful
28. 28.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) able to do many things (c) very weak (d) very slow
29. 29.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) lazy (c) gentle (d) fierce and wild
30. 30.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) quick (c) unwilling (d) proud
31. 31.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) long (b) short (c) loud (d) dark
32. 32.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) useless (c) harmful (d) tasty
33. 33.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very short (c) very easy (d) very confusing
34. 34.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) tiny (c) soft (d) light
35. 35.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) very large (c) very busy (d) far away
36. 36.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very funny (c) very tall (d) very sad
37. 37.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) noisy (c) angry (d) sleepy
38. 38.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) very hungry
39. 39.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very fresh (c) very hot (d) very cold
40. 40.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

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