Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 90 · 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 street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) cold (b) tasteless (c) burnt (d) delicious
2. 2.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very rich
3. 3.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) gentle and calm (b) wild (c) angry (d) noisy
4. 4.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) quick-moving (c) sleepy (d) heavy
5. 5.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very bright (c) sweet-smelling (d) very small
6. 6.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) dull and gloomy (b) very short (c) very funny (d) exciting
7. 7.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) harmful (c) useless (d) tasty
8. 8.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) stubborn (b) tiny (c) friendly (d) hungry
9. 9.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) pleasant (c) sweet-smelling (d) faint
10. 10.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) very exciting (c) very loud (d) short and funny
11. 11.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) weak (b) loud (c) clever (d) strong
12. 12.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) fresh (c) sweet (d) strange
13. 13.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) sour (c) juicy (d) dry
14. 14.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) hard to resist (c) ugly (d) tiny
15. 15.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) noisy (c) fast (d) careless
16. 16.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) slowly (b) quietly (c) quickly (d) gently
17. 17.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) quick and light (c) sleepy (d) slow and heavy
18. 18.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) noisy (c) crowded (d) dirty
19. 19.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very sad (c) very funny (d) very tall
20. 20.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very fresh (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very wet
21. 21.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very tall (c) very small (d) very old
22. 22.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) friendly to guests (c) very strict (d) very sick
23. 23.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dangerous (b) very ugly (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very dull
24. 24.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) weak (c) strong (d) rich
25. 25.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) short (b) loud (c) dark (d) long
26. 26.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
27. 27.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) forgetful (c) hardworking (d) lazy
28. 28.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) not deep (b) very old (c) very painful (d) very deep
29. 29.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) long and confusing (c) very rude (d) very loud
30. 30.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) caught (c) helped (d) praised
31. 31.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
32. 32.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very good (c) very funny (d) very serious
33. 33.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
34. 34.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) brave (c) tired (d) cowardly
35. 35.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very confusing (d) very boring
36. 36.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) sleepy (c) puzzled (d) angry
37. 37.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very cold (c) very wet (d) very dry
38. 38.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) scared (c) firm, not changing mind (d) sleepy
39. 39.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) easy (c) safe (d) flat
40. 40.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) expensive (b) crowded (c) empty (d) beautiful

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