Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 881 · 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 fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) slowly (b) gently (c) quickly (d) quietly
2. 2.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) very small (c) thick and healthy (d) dry and dead
3. 3.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
4. 4.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
5. 5.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very long (c) very funny (d) clear and easy
6. 6.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very lazy (c) very rich (d) very generous
7. 7.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) noisy and lively (c) quiet and calm (d) sleepy
8. 8.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) rude (b) polite (c) lazy (d) slow
9. 9.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) sweet (c) cloudy and dark (d) clear
10. 10.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) safe (c) dangerous (d) flat
11. 11.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) juicy (c) sour (d) dry
12. 12.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) spotlessly clean (b) very messy (c) very dark (d) very small
13. 13.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) overjoyed (d) bored
14. 14.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) rude (c) weak (d) rich
15. 15.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very stormy (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm
16. 16.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very hungry
17. 17.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) short (b) loud (c) long (d) dark
18. 18.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) gentle and calm (c) noisy (d) angry
19. 19.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) quick (c) unwilling (d) excited
20. 20.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) lazy
21. 21.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) tasty (c) useless (d) very important
22. 22.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) crowded (b) dirty (c) calm and peaceful (d) noisy
23. 23.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very sleepy (c) very thirsty (d) very proud
24. 24.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) short and clear (c) very rude (d) long and confusing
25. 25.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) friendly
26. 26.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) empty of people (c) newly painted (d) very dirty
27. 27.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) dull and gloomy (d) exciting
28. 28.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thick (c) very salty (d) very hot
29. 29.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very pleasant (b) very mild (c) very cool (d) too much to stand
30. 30.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) gentle (c) fierce and wild (d) tiny
31. 31.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very cold (c) very late (d) completely wet
32. 32.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) rude (d) friendly
33. 33.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) strong-smelling (c) faint (d) sweet-smelling
34. 34.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) short and funny (b) very exciting (c) very loud (d) long and boring
35. 35.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) easily frightened (d) very fierce
36. 36.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very new
37. 37.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) angry (c) noisy (d) slow-moving
38. 38.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very slow (c) very weak (d) able to do many things
39. 39.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) helped (c) praised (d) caught
40. 40.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and polite (c) noisy and rough (d) sleepy

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