Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 923 · 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.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) loud (c) long (d) short
2. 2.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very bright (c) sweet-smelling (d) very small
3. 3.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) unsure (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared
4. 4.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very cold (c) very sleepy (d) very thirsty
5. 5.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very quiet (b) very beautiful (c) warning of danger (d) bright and clear
6. 6.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) very little (c) more than enough (d) dirty
7. 7.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careful (c) fast (d) careless
8. 8.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) caught (c) praised (d) helped
9. 9.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very thin (b) very fat (c) very happy (d) very fierce
10. 10.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) overjoyed (c) sleepy (d) upset
11. 11.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) secret (b) honest and open (c) sleepy (d) false
12. 12.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very excited (c) very proud (d) very tired
13. 13.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) short and clear (b) very rude (c) long and confusing (d) very loud
14. 14.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) very crowded (c) very dirty (d) newly painted
15. 15.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
16. 16.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) clear and easy (b) very funny (c) very long (d) confusing
17. 17.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very tired
18. 18.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
19. 19.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very hungry (c) easily frightened (d) very playful
20. 20.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) pleasantly warm (b) very windy (c) very stormy (d) freezing cold
21. 21.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) full of fear (c) full of joy (d) very tired
22. 22.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) friendly to guests (d) very strict
23. 23.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very cold (c) very green (d) very wet
24. 24.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) exciting (c) dull and gloomy (d) very short
25. 25.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) puzzled (c) sleepy (d) angry
26. 26.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) great joy (c) anger (d) pride
27. 27.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very sweet (c) very cheap (d) very weak
28. 28.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) non-stop (b) happy (c) short (d) soft
29. 29.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) slowly (c) quickly (d) quietly
30. 30.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) hardworking
31. 31.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very calm
32. 32.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quick and light (c) noisy (d) slow and heavy
33. 33.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) simple and plain (b) very sad (c) grand and rich (d) very short
34. 34.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very funny (b) unclear (c) very short (d) very clear
35. 35.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) noisy (d) hungry
36. 36.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) more than enough (c) rotten (d) very small
37. 37.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) strong (b) loud (c) clever (d) weak
38. 38.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) sleepy (c) curious (d) angry
39. 39.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very tall (c) very new (d) very small
40. 40.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very rich (d) very happy

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