Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 998 · 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.After the long walk, Rohan was so famished that he ate four chapatis. “Famished” means ___. (a) very angry (b) very proud (c) very sleepy (d) very hungry
2. 2.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) overjoyed (c) bored (d) upset
3. 3.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) quiet and calm (b) noisy and lively (c) sleepy (d) sad
4. 4.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) very crowded (b) very dirty (c) empty of people (d) newly painted
5. 5.The mountain air was so frigid that our fingers went numb. “Frigid” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very fresh (d) very wet
6. 6.The athlete was agile and changed direction in a flash. “Agile” means ___. (a) heavy (b) sleepy (c) quick-moving (d) clumsy
7. 7.The fruit seller was courteous and thanked every customer. “Courteous” means ___. (a) slow (b) rude (c) lazy (d) polite
8. 8.The soup was scalding, and Meera burnt her tongue. “Scalding” means ___. (a) very hot (b) very cold (c) very salty (d) very thick
9. 9.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) able to do many things (b) very slow (c) very short (d) very weak
10. 10.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very funny (b) very simple (c) very serious (d) very good
11. 11.The two friends had a loud dispute over whose turn it was. “Dispute” means ___. (a) an argument (b) a game (c) a hug (d) a gift
12. 12.The road was so congested that cars hardly moved for an hour. “Congested” means ___. (a) newly built (b) very wide (c) blocked with traffic (d) very smooth
13. 13.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and polite (c) sad (d) noisy and rough
14. 14.The wedding was a lavish affair with food, music and lights everywhere. “Lavish” means ___. (a) very sad (b) simple and plain (c) grand and rich (d) very short
15. 15.Priya was adamant that she would finish the race, even with a sore foot. “Adamant” means ___. (a) firm, not changing mind (b) sleepy (c) unsure (d) scared
16. 16.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) pride (c) sorrow for doing wrong (d) great joy
17. 17.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very cold (b) very dry (c) very green (d) very wet
18. 18.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) hardworking (b) forgetful (c) lazy (d) careless
19. 19.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very tired (b) very cold (c) very late (d) completely wet
20. 20.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
21. 21.Water is vital for all living things; we cannot live without it. “Vital” means ___. (a) harmful (b) very important (c) tasty (d) useless
22. 22.The ancient temples of Hampi were built hundreds of years ago. “Ancient” means ___. (a) very new (b) very tall (c) very small (d) very old
23. 23.The tortoise was sluggish and took all day to cross the garden. “Sluggish” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow-moving (c) fast (d) angry
24. 24.Riya made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box and soon gave up. “Feeble” means ___. (a) weak (b) loud (c) clever (d) strong
25. 25.The timid kitten hid under the bed whenever guests came. “Timid” means ___. (a) very playful (b) very fierce (c) very hungry (d) easily frightened
26. 26.The soldiers were valiant and fought bravely to protect the village. “Valiant” means ___. (a) hungry (b) brave (c) cowardly (d) tired
27. 27.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very hungry (b) very tired (c) very happy (d) very angry
28. 28.The obstinate goat refused to move, however hard we pulled. “Obstinate” means ___. (a) friendly (b) hungry (c) stubborn (d) tiny
29. 29.The baby’s cries were incessant; she did not stop for an hour. “Incessant” means ___. (a) soft (b) short (c) happy (d) non-stop
30. 30.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) clear (b) cloudy and dark (c) very cold (d) sweet
31. 31.The old man was frail and needed help to climb the stairs. “Frail” means ___. (a) weak (b) rich (c) strong (d) rude
32. 32.The village was serene, with only the sound of birds. “Serene” means ___. (a) calm and peaceful (b) dirty (c) crowded (d) noisy
33. 33.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) lazy (c) curious (d) angry
34. 34.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very fast (b) very loud (c) very confident (d) unsure, holding back
35. 35.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very sad (c) very funny (d) very tall
36. 36.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) very loud (b) very rude (c) long and confusing (d) short and clear
37. 37.The cliff path was so perilous that climbers needed ropes. “Perilous” means ___. (a) safe (b) easy (c) flat (d) dangerous
38. 38.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very small (b) spotlessly clean (c) very dark (d) very messy
39. 39.The monkey was nimble and leapt quickly from branch to branch. “Nimble” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow and heavy (c) quick and light (d) sleepy
40. 40.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) letting light through (b) very thick (c) very dark (d) very heavy

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