Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 961 · 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 tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) angry (b) fast (c) noisy (d) slow-moving
2. 2.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) simple and plain (b) very sad (c) very short (d) grand and rich
3. 3.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) very clean (c) bright and cheerful (d) strange and scary
4. 4.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very old (c) very tall (d) very small
5. 5.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) amazingly beautiful (b) very ugly (c) very dangerous (d) very dull
6. 6.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) pleased (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) puzzled
7. 7.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) dangerous (b) easy (c) flat (d) safe
8. 8.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very sad (c) very tall (d) very scary
9. 9.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very careful (d) very lazy
10. 10.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very calm (d) very angry
11. 11.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) gentle and calm (c) noisy (d) wild
12. 12.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very exciting (c) short and funny (d) long and boring
13. 13.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
14. 14.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) unwelcoming (c) very strict (d) friendly to guests
15. 15.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very hungry (c) very angry (d) very tired
16. 16.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very stormy (c) very windy (d) pleasantly warm
17. 17.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) delicious (c) burnt (d) cold
18. 18.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) sleepy (c) firm, not changing mind (d) unsure
19. 19.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) too much to stand (b) very cool (c) very mild (d) very pleasant
20. 20.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) easy to find (b) very cold (c) very clean (d) in short supply
21. 21.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) rude (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) friendly
22. 22.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very short (b) very easy (c) very boring (d) very confusing
23. 23.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very fat (c) very thin (d) very happy
24. 24.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a gift (b) a hug (c) a game (d) an argument
25. 25.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very thick (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
26. 26.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) pride (b) anger (c) great joy (d) sorrow for doing wrong
27. 27.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) slowly (c) quietly (d) quickly
28. 28.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very loud (c) unsure, holding back (d) very confident
29. 29.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
30. 30.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) pleasant (c) strong-smelling (d) faint
31. 31.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) tired (b) cowardly (c) hungry (d) brave
32. 32.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) sad (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
33. 33.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) dirty (c) more than enough (d) very little
34. 34.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) very generous (b) careful with money (c) very lazy (d) very rich
35. 35.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) sleepy (c) overjoyed (d) bored
36. 36.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) hungry
37. 37.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very tired (d) very rich
38. 38.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) light (c) tiny (d) huge
39. 39.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
40. 40.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very small (b) bad-smelling (c) sweet-smelling (d) very bright

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