Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 89 · 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 hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very thirsty (c) very cold (d) very proud
2. 2.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) weak (b) strong (c) loud (d) clever
3. 3.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very dark (c) spotlessly clean (d) very small
4. 4.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) blocked with traffic (c) very smooth (d) very wide
5. 5.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) hardworking (c) lazy (d) forgetful
6. 6.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very rich (c) very happy (d) very angry
7. 7.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) friendly
8. 8.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) very sour (c) rotten (d) more than enough
9. 9.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) sleepy (c) heavy (d) quick-moving
10. 10.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) an argument (c) a gift (d) a game
11. 11.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) very warm (c) very clean (d) strange and scary
12. 12.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very quiet (c) very beautiful (d) warning of danger
13. 13.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very serious (c) very funny (d) very simple
14. 14.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very calm (c) very angry (d) very happy
15. 15.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) wild (b) angry (c) gentle and calm (d) noisy
16. 16.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) harmful (c) very important (d) tasty
17. 17.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very pleasant (c) very mild (d) too much to stand
18. 18.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) very rich (c) very lazy (d) careful with money
19. 19.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) rude (c) polite (d) lazy
20. 20.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) sad (d) noisy and lively
21. 21.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
22. 22.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) easy to find
23. 23.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) sweet (c) cloudy and dark (d) very cold
24. 24.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) lazy (c) angry (d) curious
25. 25.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very loud (b) short and funny (c) very exciting (d) long and boring
26. 26.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) letting light through (c) very dark (d) very heavy
27. 27.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) freed (c) helped (d) praised
28. 28.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) very funny (c) very long (d) confusing
29. 29.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) pride (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) anger
30. 30.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of joy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) full of fear
31. 31.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very tired (c) very late (d) completely wet
32. 32.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) non-stop (c) soft (d) happy
33. 33.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very windy (c) pleasantly warm (d) very stormy
34. 34.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
35. 35.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very thin (c) very fat (d) very fierce
36. 36.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
37. 37.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) tiny (c) huge (d) noisy
38. 38.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) burnt (c) delicious (d) cold
39. 39.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) exciting (c) dull and gloomy (d) very funny
40. 40.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) crowded (c) expensive (d) empty

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