Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 875 · 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 fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) polite (c) lazy (d) rude
2. 2.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) careless (c) fast (d) noisy
3. 3.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very tired
4. 4.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
5. 5.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
6. 6.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very calm
7. 7.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) great joy (c) anger (d) sorrow for doing wrong
8. 8.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) curious (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) angry
9. 9.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tired (c) cowardly (d) brave
10. 10.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) completely wet (c) very tired (d) very cold
11. 11.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very dull (c) very ugly (d) amazingly beautiful
12. 12.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) falling apart (b) very tall (c) brand new (d) very clean
13. 13.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
14. 14.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) huge (b) noisy (c) tiny (d) slow
15. 15.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) tiny
16. 16.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) friendly (d) rude
17. 17.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) freed (c) praised (d) helped
18. 18.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
19. 19.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) clever (b) weak (c) loud (d) strong
20. 20.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very long (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
21. 21.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) very small (c) dry and dead (d) very dirty
22. 22.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very generous (c) careful with money (d) very lazy
23. 23.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careful (b) very lazy (c) very careless (d) very fast
24. 24.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) unclear (c) very short (d) very clear
25. 25.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared
26. 26.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) noisy and rough (c) sleepy (d) quiet and polite
27. 27.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) short and funny (c) very exciting (d) very loud
28. 28.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very excited (d) very tired
29. 29.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) excited (c) proud (d) quick
30. 30.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) very wide (c) very smooth (d) blocked with traffic
31. 31.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very short (c) very boring (d) very easy
32. 32.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very simple (c) very serious (d) very funny
33. 33.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very thin (d) very fierce
34. 34.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very new (c) very old (d) very tall
35. 35.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very playful (c) very fierce (d) very hungry
36. 36.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very sad (c) very scary (d) very funny
37. 37.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) tasty (c) useless (d) very important
38. 38.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) huge (c) soft (d) tiny
39. 39.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) long and confusing (c) very loud (d) very rude
40. 40.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) faint (c) sweet-smelling (d) strong-smelling

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