Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 889 · 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 speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) long and boring (c) short and funny (d) very loud
2. 2.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) easily frightened (c) very fierce (d) very playful
3. 3.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) very angry (c) full of fear (d) very tired
4. 4.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very late (c) very tired (d) completely wet
5. 5.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
6. 6.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
7. 7.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) noisy and rough (b) quiet and polite (c) sleepy (d) sad
8. 8.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very sweet (c) very weak (d) very strong
9. 9.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very thin (c) very happy (d) very fierce
10. 10.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very dry (d) very green
11. 11.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very small
12. 12.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very rich (d) very tired
13. 13.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very clean (c) brand new (d) falling apart
14. 14.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) happy (c) soft (d) non-stop
15. 15.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) hard to resist (c) ugly (d) tiny
16. 16.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) noisy (c) careful (d) fast
17. 17.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) rude (b) lazy (c) slow (d) polite
18. 18.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very excited (b) very tired (c) very proud (d) very angry
19. 19.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very tall (c) very scary (d) very funny
20. 20.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) curious
21. 21.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
22. 22.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) great joy (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
23. 23.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) quiet and calm (c) sleepy (d) sad
24. 24.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very strict (b) friendly to guests (c) unwelcoming (d) very sick
25. 25.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very boring (c) very confusing (d) very easy
26. 26.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a game (b) a gift (c) an argument (d) a hug
27. 27.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
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 long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very proud (c) very hungry (d) very angry
30. 30.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) very funny (d) unclear
31. 31.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) more than enough (c) dirty (d) very little
32. 32.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very thick (c) very hot (d) very salty
33. 33.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) careless
34. 34.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) noisy (c) wild (d) angry
35. 35.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) sleepy (c) noisy (d) angry
36. 36.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) long (c) loud (d) short
37. 37.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) tiny
38. 38.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) sleepy (c) friendly (d) angry
39. 39.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very happy (d) very tired
40. 40.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) tiny (c) huge (d) soft

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