Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 987 · 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 speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) long and boring (c) very loud (d) short and funny
2. 2.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) hard (b) juicy (c) dry (d) sour
3. 3.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) thick and healthy (b) dry and dead (c) very dirty (d) very small
4. 4.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) helped (c) caught (d) praised
5. 5.Grandma is very hospitable; she welcomes every guest with tea and snacks. “Hospitable” means ___. (a) unwelcoming (b) very strict (c) friendly to guests (d) very sick
6. 6.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) very wide (b) very smooth (c) newly built (d) blocked with traffic
7. 7.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
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 sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) very quiet (b) very beautiful (c) bright and clear (d) warning of danger
10. 10.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) rude (c) lazy (d) polite
11. 11.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) hard to resist (b) tiny (c) ugly (d) burnt
12. 12.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) cloudy and dark (b) very cold (c) sweet (d) clear
13. 13.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very weak (c) very sweet (d) very cheap
14. 14.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very sleepy (c) very thirsty (d) very cold
15. 15.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) tiny (b) stubborn (c) friendly (d) hungry
16. 16.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) quiet and polite (b) noisy and rough (c) sleepy (d) sad
17. 17.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) more than enough (b) rotten (c) very sour (d) very small
18. 18.The traveller was weary after walking all day in the sun. “Weary” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very happy (c) very rich (d) very tired
19. 19.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very easy (b) very confusing (c) very boring (d) very short
20. 20.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) fast (b) noisy (c) careless (d) careful
21. 21.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) exciting (b) very funny (c) dull and gloomy (d) very short
22. 22.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) able to do many things (c) very slow (d) very short
23. 23.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) hungry (b) angry (c) sleepy (d) noisy
24. 24.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) very bright (c) very small (d) bad-smelling
25. 25.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very lazy (c) very rich (d) very generous
26. 26.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very fierce (b) very playful (c) very hungry (d) easily frightened
27. 27.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) pleasant (c) fresh (d) strange
28. 28.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very busy (c) far away (d) very near
29. 29.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) sorrow for doing wrong (b) anger (c) great joy (d) pride
30. 30.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) rude (b) rich (c) strong (d) weak
31. 31.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very wet (c) very cold (d) very fresh
32. 32.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) more than enough (c) very little (d) salty
33. 33.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) unsure, holding back (c) very loud (d) very confident
34. 34.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
35. 35.The cheetah is a ferocious hunter that chases its prey at great speed. “Ferocious” means ___. (a) fierce and wild (b) gentle (c) tiny (d) lazy
36. 36.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) expensive (c) crowded (d) beautiful
37. 37.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) clumsy (b) quick-moving (c) sleepy (d) heavy
38. 38.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) non-stop (d) happy
39. 39.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very dry (b) very green (c) very wet (d) very cold
40. 40.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very salty (c) very cold (d) very thick

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