Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 984 · 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 empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) very warm (b) bright and cheerful (c) strange and scary (d) very clean
2. 2.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very loud (c) very fast (d) unsure, holding back
3. 3.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very green (b) very dry (c) very wet (d) very cold
4. 4.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very small (c) very sour (d) more than enough
5. 5.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very wet (c) very hot (d) very fresh
6. 6.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) friendly to guests (c) very strict (d) very sick
7. 7.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) rude (d) friendly
8. 8.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) very long (b) very funny (c) confusing (d) clear and easy
9. 9.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) tiny (c) slow (d) huge
10. 10.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) completely wet (b) very late (c) very cold (d) very tired
11. 11.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very hot (c) very cold (d) very salty
12. 12.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) upset (b) bored (c) sleepy (d) overjoyed
13. 13.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) rude (b) lazy (c) polite (d) slow
14. 14.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) tasteless (b) delicious (c) cold (d) burnt
15. 15.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) scared (b) unsure (c) sleepy (d) firm, not changing mind
16. 16.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) pleasant (b) faint (c) strong-smelling (d) sweet-smelling
17. 17.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very boring (b) very easy (c) very short (d) very confusing
18. 18.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) noisy and lively (b) sad (c) sleepy (d) quiet and calm
19. 19.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very tired (c) full of fear (d) full of joy
20. 20.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) dark (b) loud (c) short (d) long
21. 21.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) very windy (c) pleasantly warm (d) very stormy
22. 22.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) caught (b) freed (c) praised (d) helped
23. 23.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) stubborn (c) tiny (d) hungry
24. 24.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) a hug (b) a gift (c) a game (d) an argument
25. 25.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) blocked with traffic (b) newly built (c) very smooth (d) very wide
26. 26.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rich (b) rude (c) strong (d) weak
27. 27.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) beautiful (b) expensive (c) empty (d) crowded
28. 28.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) very dirty (c) very small (d) dry and dead
29. 29.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very angry (c) very excited (d) very tired
30. 30.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) angry (c) noisy (d) sleepy
31. 31.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very beautiful (b) bright and clear (c) very quiet (d) warning of danger
32. 32.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
33. 33.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fat (c) very thin (d) very fierce
34. 34.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
35. 35.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) sleepy (c) slow and heavy (d) quick and light
36. 36.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very rich (c) very tired (d) very happy
37. 37.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very tall (c) very small (d) very new
38. 38.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) angry (b) wild (c) noisy (d) gentle and calm
39. 39.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) puzzled (c) angry (d) pleased
40. 40.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very hungry (d) very tired

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