Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 972 · 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 traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very rich (c) very angry (d) very tired
2. 2.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) great joy (c) pride (d) sorrow for doing wrong
3. 3.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very strong (c) very sweet (d) very weak
4. 4.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) strong (c) rich (d) rude
5. 5.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very calm (c) very tired (d) very angry
6. 6.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) quick-moving (c) sleepy (d) heavy
7. 7.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very loud (b) unsure, holding back (c) very fast (d) very confident
8. 8.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) gently (b) quickly (c) slowly (d) quietly
9. 9.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very painful (c) very old (d) not deep
10. 10.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very clean (c) brand new (d) falling apart
11. 11.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) unclear (b) very clear (c) very funny (d) very short
12. 12.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) tiny (b) fierce and wild (c) lazy (d) gentle
13. 13.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) noisy (c) angry (d) sleepy
14. 14.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
15. 15.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very small (b) very tall (c) very old (d) very new
16. 16.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very wet (c) very dry (d) very cold
17. 17.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very heavy (c) letting light through (d) very dark
18. 18.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very sleepy (b) very hungry (c) very proud (d) very angry
19. 19.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) useless (b) tasty (c) harmful (d) very important
20. 20.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
21. 21.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) soft (b) light (c) huge (d) tiny
22. 22.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) very stormy (b) freezing cold (c) pleasantly warm (d) very windy
23. 23.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) rude (c) friendly (d) angry
24. 24.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) very sick (b) unwelcoming (c) friendly to guests (d) very strict
25. 25.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) lazy (b) angry (c) curious (d) sleepy
26. 26.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) in short supply (b) very clean (c) very cold (d) easy to find
27. 27.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) very wide (c) very smooth (d) blocked with traffic
28. 28.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
29. 29.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very tall (c) very sad (d) very scary
30. 30.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very dirty (b) thick and healthy (c) dry and dead (d) very small
31. 31.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) very small (c) very sour (d) rotten
32. 32.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy and lively (c) sad (d) quiet and calm
33. 33.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very ugly (b) very dull (c) very dangerous (d) amazingly beautiful
34. 34.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) very hungry (d) very happy
35. 35.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very messy (b) very small (c) very dark (d) spotlessly clean
36. 36.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) lazy (b) forgetful (c) careless (d) hardworking
37. 37.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) proud (b) excited (c) quick (d) unwilling
38. 38.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) juicy (c) hard (d) sour
39. 39.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very short (b) very slow (c) very weak (d) able to do many things
40. 40.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) short (b) happy (c) soft (d) non-stop

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