Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 952 · 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.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very sick (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
2. 2.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) burnt (b) tasteless (c) delicious (d) cold
3. 3.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) praised (b) freed (c) helped (d) caught
4. 4.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) dry and dead (c) thick and healthy (d) very small
5. 5.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow (c) huge (d) tiny
6. 6.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) loud (b) clever (c) strong (d) weak
7. 7.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very green (c) very dry (d) very wet
8. 8.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) newly painted (b) very crowded (c) empty of people (d) very dirty
9. 9.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very fierce (c) easily frightened (d) very hungry
10. 10.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) sleepy (d) noisy and lively
11. 11.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) long and confusing (c) short and clear (d) very rude
12. 12.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) easy (b) flat (c) safe (d) dangerous
13. 13.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
14. 14.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) sweet
15. 15.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) falling apart (b) very tall (c) very clean (d) brand new
16. 16.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) slow and heavy (b) quick and light (c) sleepy (d) noisy
17. 17.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very cheap (c) very strong (d) very sweet
18. 18.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) hungry (c) angry (d) sleepy
19. 19.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very happy
20. 20.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) simple and plain (c) very short (d) grand and rich
21. 21.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very hungry (d) very sleepy
22. 22.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tired (c) brave (d) cowardly
23. 23.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) bored (c) sleepy (d) overjoyed
24. 24.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of fear (c) full of joy (d) very angry
25. 25.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very long (c) clear and easy (d) confusing
26. 26.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very sad (b) very tall (c) very scary (d) very funny
27. 27.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) very cold (d) in short supply
28. 28.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
29. 29.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) hungry (c) tiny (d) stubborn
30. 30.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) hardworking (c) forgetful (d) lazy
31. 31.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) bad-smelling (b) very small (c) sweet-smelling (d) very bright
32. 32.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) expensive (c) crowded (d) empty
33. 33.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) fast
34. 34.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) spotlessly clean (b) very small (c) very dark (d) very messy
35. 35.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) false (b) sleepy (c) honest and open (d) secret
36. 36.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very new (c) very old (d) very tall
37. 37.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) pride (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) anger
38. 38.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) noisy and rough (b) sad (c) sleepy (d) quiet and polite
39. 39.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) burnt (b) ugly (c) hard to resist (d) tiny
40. 40.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) sleepy (c) clumsy (d) quick-moving

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