Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 888 · 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 monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) quick and light (b) noisy (c) slow and heavy (d) sleepy
2. 2.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very hungry
3. 3.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) sleepy (c) quiet and calm (d) sad
4. 4.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
5. 5.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) an argument (c) a hug (d) a gift
6. 6.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) falling apart (c) very clean (d) very tall
7. 7.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very dull (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very ugly
8. 8.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) pride (c) great joy (d) sorrow for doing wrong
9. 9.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) pleased
10. 10.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) soft (c) tiny (d) huge
11. 11.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) in short supply
12. 12.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) delicious (c) burnt (d) cold
13. 13.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) pleasant (c) sweet-smelling (d) strong-smelling
14. 14.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very small
15. 15.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) very rude (c) very loud (d) short and clear
16. 16.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very generous (c) very rich (d) very lazy
17. 17.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) false (c) honest and open (d) sleepy
18. 18.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) forgetful (c) hardworking (d) careless
19. 19.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) short (c) loud (d) long
20. 20.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very short (c) simple and plain (d) grand and rich
21. 21.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quietly (b) quickly (c) slowly (d) gently
22. 22.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) lazy (d) curious
23. 23.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very dry (d) very green
24. 24.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) very cold (c) clear (d) cloudy and dark
25. 25.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fierce (c) very fat (d) very thin
26. 26.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very salty (c) very thick (d) very cold
27. 27.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very heavy (b) very dark (c) letting light through (d) very thick
28. 28.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very windy (b) very stormy (c) freezing cold (d) pleasantly warm
29. 29.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) scared (c) sleepy (d) unsure
30. 30.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thirsty (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
31. 31.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very sweet (c) very cheap (d) very strong
32. 32.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) friendly to guests (b) very sick (c) very strict (d) unwelcoming
33. 33.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) easily frightened (c) very hungry (d) very fierce
34. 34.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) strange and scary (b) bright and cheerful (c) very warm (d) very clean
35. 35.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
36. 36.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) sleepy (c) heavy (d) clumsy
37. 37.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) gentle (c) lazy (d) fierce and wild
38. 38.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) hungry (c) cowardly (d) brave
39. 39.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) tiny (b) huge (c) slow (d) noisy
40. 40.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very careless (c) very careful (d) very fast

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