Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 903 · 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 puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) curious (d) lazy
2. 2.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very thick
3. 3.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) juicy (b) hard (c) dry (d) sour
4. 4.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) very small (c) very dirty (d) dry and dead
5. 5.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) careful (c) careless (d) noisy
6. 6.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very near (b) very busy (c) very large (d) far away
7. 7.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) puzzled (c) angry (d) sleepy
8. 8.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) noisy
9. 9.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
10. 10.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) bright and clear (b) very beautiful (c) warning of danger (d) very quiet
11. 11.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very thirsty (c) very proud (d) very cold
12. 12.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very angry
13. 13.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) completely wet (b) very tired (c) very late (d) very cold
14. 14.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) friendly (c) angry (d) rude
15. 15.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very rich (c) very happy (d) very tired
16. 16.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) in short supply
17. 17.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) strange (d) pleasant
18. 18.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) lazy (b) fierce and wild (c) gentle (d) tiny
19. 19.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) very fast (d) unsure, holding back
20. 20.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very hungry (c) very angry (d) very proud
21. 21.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) slow (b) noisy (c) tiny (d) huge
22. 22.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) short and funny (c) very loud (d) very exciting
23. 23.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) dangerous (c) flat (d) easy
24. 24.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) slow-moving (c) noisy (d) angry
25. 25.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) sweet-smelling (c) faint (d) pleasant
26. 26.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very serious (b) very good (c) very funny (d) very simple
27. 27.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very old (c) very small (d) very new
28. 28.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very hungry (c) very playful (d) easily frightened
29. 29.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
30. 30.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) spotlessly clean (c) very small (d) very messy
31. 31.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) sad (c) quiet and calm (d) sleepy
32. 32.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very fresh (c) very hot (d) very wet
33. 33.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) strange and scary (c) very clean (d) very warm
34. 34.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) an argument (c) a hug (d) a game
35. 35.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very short (c) unclear (d) very clear
36. 36.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very sour (c) more than enough (d) very small
37. 37.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) friendly
38. 38.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) very loud (c) short and clear (d) very rude
39. 39.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) very little (b) dirty (c) more than enough (d) salty
40. 40.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) freezing cold (c) pleasantly warm (d) very windy

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