Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 941 · 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 tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) huge (b) tiny (c) soft (d) light
2. 2.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very short (c) very easy (d) very boring
3. 3.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
4. 4.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very proud (c) very excited (d) very angry
5. 5.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) anger (c) great joy (d) sorrow for doing wrong
6. 6.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very ugly
7. 7.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) noisy (b) careful (c) fast (d) careless
8. 8.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) unsure, holding back (c) very confident (d) very loud
9. 9.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) very important (c) tasty (d) useless
10. 10.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very small (c) very old (d) very tall
11. 11.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) strong (c) rude (d) rich
12. 12.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) gentle (b) lazy (c) tiny (d) fierce and wild
13. 13.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) rude (c) angry (d) friendly
14. 14.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) warning of danger (c) bright and clear (d) very quiet
15. 15.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very green (c) very wet (d) very dry
16. 16.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very thick (c) very cold (d) very hot
17. 17.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) quick (c) proud (d) excited
18. 18.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very calm (b) very angry (c) very happy (d) very tired
19. 19.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very funny (c) very serious (d) very good
20. 20.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) sweet (c) clear (d) cloudy and dark
21. 21.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very angry (c) very tired (d) very hungry
22. 22.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow-moving (c) angry (d) fast
23. 23.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) very playful
24. 24.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) sleepy (c) scared (d) unsure
25. 25.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) long and boring (b) very exciting (c) short and funny (d) very loud
26. 26.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) weak (c) strong (d) clever
27. 27.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
28. 28.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) very funny (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
29. 29.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very mild (c) very pleasant (d) very cool
30. 30.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) freezing cold (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm
31. 31.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) empty of people (c) very crowded (d) newly painted
32. 32.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very sweet (b) very weak (c) very strong (d) very cheap
33. 33.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very sleepy (c) very thirsty (d) very proud
34. 34.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very strict (c) very sick (d) friendly to guests
35. 35.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) bored (c) upset (d) overjoyed
36. 36.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) very small
37. 37.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
38. 38.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) hungry (c) sleepy (d) angry
39. 39.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very short (c) very funny (d) dull and gloomy
40. 40.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) clumsy (c) quick-moving (d) heavy

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