Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 995 · 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.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very hungry (c) very angry (d) very happy
2. 2.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) easy (c) flat (d) dangerous
3. 3.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) brand new (c) very clean (d) falling apart
4. 4.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
5. 5.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very proud (b) very sleepy (c) very hungry (d) very angry
6. 6.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very short (b) exciting (c) very funny (d) dull and gloomy
7. 7.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) noisy (b) hungry (c) sleepy (d) angry
8. 8.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) fast (b) angry (c) slow-moving (d) noisy
9. 9.The fire spread rapidly through the dry grass. “Rapidly” means ___. (a) quickly (b) quietly (c) slowly (d) gently
10. 10.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very calm (c) very happy (d) very tired
11. 11.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) curious (c) sleepy (d) lazy
12. 12.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) great joy (b) sorrow for doing wrong (c) anger (d) pride
13. 13.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very old (b) very small (c) very new (d) very tall
14. 14.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) very small (c) very bright (d) bad-smelling
15. 15.After the marathon, the runners were exhausted and lay down on the grass. “Exhausted” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very excited (c) very proud (d) very angry
16. 16.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very rude (c) short and clear (d) long and confusing
17. 17.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) unsure (b) firm, not changing mind (c) sleepy (d) scared
18. 18.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) unsure, holding back (b) very loud (c) very fast (d) very confident
19. 19.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) quick-moving (b) sleepy (c) clumsy (d) heavy
20. 20.The stray dog looked emaciated; we could see its ribs. “Emaciated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very fierce (c) very fat (d) very thin
21. 21.The weather was so balmy that we had our picnic outdoors. “Balmy” means ___. (a) freezing cold (b) pleasantly warm (c) very windy (d) very stormy
22. 22.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) completely wet (c) very cold (d) very tired
23. 23.Arjun gave a candid answer and told us exactly what he thought. “Candid” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) secret (c) honest and open (d) false
24. 24.The sky grew ominous as dark clouds gathered before the storm. “Ominous” means ___. (a) warning of danger (b) very quiet (c) bright and clear (d) very beautiful
25. 25.The view from the hilltop was breathtaking; we stood and stared for ages. “Breathtaking” means ___. (a) very dull (b) very dangerous (c) amazingly beautiful (d) very ugly
26. 26.The tiny ant carried a load that was colossal compared to its body. “Colossal” means ___. (a) light (b) tiny (c) huge (d) soft
27. 27.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) noisy (b) crowded (c) calm and peaceful (d) dirty
28. 28.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) sweet (b) clear (c) cloudy and dark (d) very cold
29. 29.Rohan was perplexed by the strange message and read it five times. “Perplexed” means ___. (a) angry (b) sleepy (c) pleased (d) puzzled
30. 30.The milk had a peculiar smell, so Mum threw it away. “Peculiar” means ___. (a) sweet (b) pleasant (c) fresh (d) strange
31. 31.The students were jubilant when their team won the trophy. “Jubilant” means ___. (a) full of fear (b) very angry (c) full of joy (d) very tired
32. 32.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) tiny (c) slow (d) huge
33. 33.The thief was apprehended by the police and taken to the station. “Apprehended” means ___. (a) freed (b) praised (c) caught (d) helped
34. 34.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) polite (b) rude (c) slow (d) lazy
35. 35.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) easily frightened (b) very fierce (c) very hungry (d) very playful
36. 36.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) very loud (c) short and funny (d) long and boring
37. 37.The house was vacant; nobody had lived in it for years. “Vacant” means ___. (a) empty (b) beautiful (c) expensive (d) crowded
38. 38.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) very sour (b) rotten (c) very small (d) more than enough
39. 39.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very thick (c) very cold (d) very salty
40. 40.There was a brief power cut that lasted only a minute. “Brief” means ___. (a) short (b) loud (c) dark (d) long

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