Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 900 · 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 stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fat (b) very happy (c) very fierce (d) very thin
2. 2.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very smooth (b) newly built (c) very wide (d) blocked with traffic
3. 3.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very slow (b) very short (c) very weak (d) able to do many things
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.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
6. 6.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very heavy (c) very dark (d) letting light through
7. 7.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very cold (c) very thick (d) very hot
8. 8.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) useless (c) very important (d) harmful
9. 9.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very tall (c) very small (d) very new
10. 10.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) amazingly beautiful (c) very ugly (d) very dangerous
11. 11.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) weak (d) strong
12. 12.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very lazy (b) very generous (c) careful with money (d) very rich
13. 13.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) strange (c) pleasant (d) sweet
14. 14.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) false (c) secret (d) honest and open
15. 15.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very happy
16. 16.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) helped (c) freed (d) caught
17. 17.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very green (c) very cold (d) very dry
18. 18.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very fierce (c) very playful (d) very hungry
19. 19.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) quick (c) excited (d) proud
20. 20.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) stubborn (c) friendly (d) hungry
21. 21.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) very cold (c) cloudy and dark (d) sweet
22. 22.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) hungry (c) noisy (d) angry
23. 23.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) ugly (c) hard to resist (d) tiny
24. 24.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
25. 25.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very confident (c) very loud (d) unsure, holding back
26. 26.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) overjoyed (c) sleepy (d) upset
27. 27.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very happy
28. 28.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) noisy (d) calm and peaceful
29. 29.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very good (c) very serious (d) very simple
30. 30.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) spotlessly clean (b) very dark (c) very messy (d) very small
31. 31.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) completely wet (c) very cold (d) very tired
32. 32.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very easy (b) very short (c) very boring (d) very confusing
33. 33.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) wild (c) gentle and calm (d) noisy
34. 34.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very proud (c) very sleepy (d) very thirsty
35. 35.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very hungry (c) very happy (d) very angry
36. 36.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very funny (c) unclear (d) very short
37. 37.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very sad (c) very funny (d) very scary
38. 38.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) in short supply (c) very clean (d) very cold
39. 39.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) more than enough (d) very sour
40. 40.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) faint (b) sweet-smelling (c) strong-smelling (d) pleasant

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