Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 918 · 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.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
2. 2.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) cloudy and dark (c) clear (d) very cold
3. 3.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very short (b) unclear (c) very clear (d) very funny
4. 4.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) lazy
5. 5.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very funny (c) very short (d) dull and gloomy
6. 6.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sleepy (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
7. 7.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) bored (c) upset (d) overjoyed
8. 8.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) short (c) loud (d) long
9. 9.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very calm
10. 10.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careless (b) careful (c) fast (d) noisy
11. 11.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
12. 12.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very old (c) not deep (d) very painful
13. 13.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) tasty (b) useless (c) harmful (d) very important
14. 14.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) strong (c) weak (d) rich
15. 15.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very fierce (c) very playful (d) easily frightened
16. 16.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) safe (c) flat (d) easy
17. 17.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very salty
18. 18.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) friendly (d) rude
19. 19.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very sleepy (d) very hungry
20. 20.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) very cold (c) in short supply (d) easy to find
21. 21.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very confident (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
22. 22.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) empty of people (c) very dirty (d) newly painted
23. 23.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) delicious (c) cold (d) tasteless
24. 24.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very rude (b) very loud (c) short and clear (d) long and confusing
25. 25.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
26. 26.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) fresh (b) pleasant (c) strange (d) sweet
27. 27.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quietly (c) slowly (d) quickly
28. 28.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) dirty (b) noisy (c) crowded (d) calm and peaceful
29. 29.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very bright (b) sweet-smelling (c) bad-smelling (d) very small
30. 30.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) full of joy (d) full of fear
31. 31.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
32. 32.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) noisy
33. 33.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) scared (c) unsure (d) firm, not changing mind
34. 34.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very rich (c) very angry (d) very tired
35. 35.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very ugly (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very dangerous
36. 36.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very lazy (c) very fast (d) very careful
37. 37.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy (c) quick and light (d) slow and heavy
38. 38.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very cool (b) very mild (c) too much to stand (d) very pleasant
39. 39.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) stubborn (c) friendly (d) hungry
40. 40.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious

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