Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 956 · 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 an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very small (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) more than enough
2. 2.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) excited (b) unwilling (c) proud (d) quick
3. 3.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) bright and clear (c) very beautiful (d) very quiet
4. 4.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) loud (c) long (d) short
5. 5.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very hungry (c) very tired (d) very happy
6. 6.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
7. 7.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) tiny (c) friendly (d) stubborn
8. 8.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very long (c) clear and easy (d) very funny
9. 9.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very playful (c) very hungry (d) easily frightened
10. 10.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very cold (b) completely wet (c) very tired (d) very late
11. 11.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very rich (d) very angry
12. 12.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very rich (b) very generous (c) very lazy (d) careful with money
13. 13.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) lazy (c) gentle (d) tiny
14. 14.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) dull and gloomy (b) very short (c) exciting (d) very funny
15. 15.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dark (c) spotlessly clean (d) very messy
16. 16.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) friendly (c) rude (d) sleepy
17. 17.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fat (c) very thin (d) very fierce
18. 18.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) lazy (c) angry (d) curious
19. 19.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) tasty (c) very important (d) useless
20. 20.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very simple (b) very serious (c) very good (d) very funny
21. 21.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) slow-moving (b) angry (c) fast (d) noisy
22. 22.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) slow and heavy (c) quick and light (d) noisy
23. 23.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very salty (b) very cold (c) very hot (d) very thick
24. 24.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) able to do many things (b) very short (c) very slow (d) very weak
25. 25.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) strong-smelling (c) sweet-smelling (d) faint
26. 26.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a hug (c) a game (d) a gift
27. 27.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) brand new (b) very clean (c) very tall (d) falling apart
28. 28.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) sleepy (c) upset (d) bored
29. 29.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) forgetful (c) hardworking (d) lazy
30. 30.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) angry (c) puzzled (d) pleased
31. 31.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
32. 32.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very funny (c) unclear (d) very short
33. 33.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) pride (c) anger (d) sorrow for doing wrong
34. 34.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) tiny (b) light (c) huge (d) soft
35. 35.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
36. 36.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) unsure (c) scared (d) sleepy
37. 37.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careful (b) very fast (c) very lazy (d) very careless
38. 38.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) bright and cheerful (b) strange and scary (c) very warm (d) very clean
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 old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) strong (b) weak (c) rude (d) rich

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