Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 990 · 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 crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sad (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sleepy
2. 2.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very hungry (c) very fierce (d) easily frightened
3. 3.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) strong-smelling (b) sweet-smelling (c) faint (d) pleasant
4. 4.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) crowded (b) empty (c) expensive (d) beautiful
5. 5.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
6. 6.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) hungry (b) friendly (c) stubborn (d) tiny
7. 7.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) puzzled (b) angry (c) pleased (d) sleepy
8. 8.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very new (c) very small (d) very old
9. 9.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very painful (b) not deep (c) very deep (d) very old
10. 10.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
11. 11.Kabir was reluctant to jump into the cold pool and stood at the edge for ages. “Reluctant” means ___. (a) unwilling (b) excited (c) quick (d) proud
12. 12.Our new neighbour seems amiable; she smiles and greets everyone. “Amiable” means ___. (a) angry (b) rude (c) friendly (d) sleepy
13. 13.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) very important (b) tasty (c) useless (d) harmful
14. 14.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) very tired (b) full of fear (c) full of joy (d) very angry
15. 15.The cake looked tempting, and we could not wait to eat it. “Tempting” means ___. (a) ugly (b) burnt (c) tiny (d) hard to resist
16. 16.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very strong (b) very sweet (c) very cheap (d) very weak
17. 17.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) loud (b) long (c) short (d) dark
18. 18.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) angry (b) hungry (c) sleepy (d) noisy
19. 19.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) overjoyed (b) upset (c) sleepy (d) bored
20. 20.The empty house looked eerie at night, with creaking doors. “Eerie” means ___. (a) strange and scary (b) bright and cheerful (c) very warm (d) very clean
21. 21.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very beautiful (c) bright and clear (d) very quiet
22. 22.The kitten was so docile that it let the children carry it around. “Docile” means ___. (a) noisy (b) gentle and calm (c) wild (d) angry
23. 23.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) strong (b) loud (c) weak (d) clever
24. 24.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) quietly (c) gently (d) slowly
25. 25.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) forgetful (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) lazy
26. 26.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) quick and light (c) sleepy (d) slow and heavy
27. 27.The tiny village is remote; it takes two days to reach it by road. “Remote” means ___. (a) very large (b) very near (c) very busy (d) far away
28. 28.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) salty (b) very little (c) dirty (d) more than enough
29. 29.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very angry (c) very proud (d) very sleepy
30. 30.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
31. 31.After the rain, the garden looked lush and green. “Lush” means ___. (a) very small (b) very dirty (c) dry and dead (d) thick and healthy
32. 32.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) cloudy and dark (c) sweet (d) very cold
33. 33.The mango was succulent, and juice ran down my chin. “Succulent” means ___. (a) dry (b) juicy (c) hard (d) sour
34. 34.Water is scarce in the desert, so people use every drop carefully. “Scarce” means ___. (a) very clean (b) easy to find (c) in short supply (d) very cold
35. 35.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very heavy (c) very dark (d) letting light through
36. 36.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very tall (b) very funny (c) very scary (d) very sad
37. 37.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very thin (c) very fat (d) very fierce
38. 38.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) sleepy (c) firm, not changing mind (d) scared
39. 39.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very hot (c) very thick (d) very salty
40. 40.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very angry (c) very excited (d) very proud

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