Context Clues Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 29: Context clues · Set 999 · 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.Dad was ecstatic when India won the World Cup. “Ecstatic” means ___. (a) bored (b) upset (c) overjoyed (d) sleepy
2. 2.There was an abundant crop of mangoes this year; every tree was full. “Abundant” means ___. (a) rotten (b) very small (c) more than enough (d) very sour
3. 3.After the monsoon, the village had an ample supply of water. “Ample” means ___. (a) dirty (b) very little (c) salty (d) more than enough
4. 4.The puppy was inquisitive and sniffed every new box in the house. “Inquisitive” means ___. (a) angry (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) curious
5. 5.The street vendor’s samosas were delectable, so we ordered more. “Delectable” means ___. (a) cold (b) burnt (c) tasteless (d) delicious
6. 6.The patient’s condition was critical, so the doctors acted fast. “Critical” means ___. (a) very good (b) very funny (c) very simple (d) very serious
7. 7.The cloth was translucent, letting some light pass through. “Translucent” means ___. (a) very thick (b) very dark (c) very heavy (d) letting light through
8. 8.Dad was furious when someone dented his new car. “Furious” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very calm (d) very angry
9. 9.The canteen was deserted; there was not a single person inside. “Deserted” means ___. (a) empty of people (b) very dirty (c) very crowded (d) newly painted
10. 10.The hikers were parched after the long climb and drank all their water. “Parched” means ___. (a) very thirsty (b) very cold (c) very sleepy (d) very proud
11. 11.The garbage gave off a pungent smell that made us cover our noses. “Pungent” means ___. (a) sweet-smelling (b) pleasant (c) faint (d) strong-smelling
12. 12.Diya is diligent; she studies every day and never skips homework. “Diligent” means ___. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hardworking (d) forgetful
13. 13.Meera’s room was immaculate; there was not a speck of dust anywhere. “Immaculate” means ___. (a) very dark (b) very messy (c) very small (d) spotlessly clean
14. 14.The cut on his knee was superficial, just a small scratch. “Superficial” means ___. (a) very deep (b) very painful (c) not deep (d) very old
15. 15.The pond water was murky, so we could not see the bottom. “Murky” means ___. (a) very cold (b) cloudy and dark (c) sweet (d) clear
16. 16.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
17. 17.The film was so dreary that we left before it ended. “Dreary” means ___. (a) very funny (b) dull and gloomy (c) very short (d) exciting
18. 18.Her explanation was lucid, and everyone understood at once. “Lucid” means ___. (a) confusing (b) very funny (c) very long (d) clear and easy
19. 19.Kabir was hesitant to raise his hand, unsure if his answer was right. “Hesitant” means ___. (a) very confident (b) very loud (c) unsure, holding back (d) very fast
20. 20.The clown was so hilarious that the whole audience laughed. “Hilarious” means ___. (a) very scary (b) very tall (c) very funny (d) very sad
21. 21.The children were rowdy on the bus, shouting and jumping on the seats. “Rowdy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) noisy and rough (c) sad (d) quiet and polite
22. 22.The chilli was so potent that one bite made my eyes water. “Potent” means ___. (a) very cheap (b) very sweet (c) very strong (d) very weak
23. 23.The old building was dilapidated, with broken walls and a fallen roof. “Dilapidated” means ___. (a) very tall (b) falling apart (c) brand new (d) very clean
24. 24.The Thar Desert is arid; it hardly ever rains there. “Arid” means ___. (a) very wet (b) very cold (c) very green (d) very dry
25. 25.The heat was unbearable, so we stayed indoors until evening. “Unbearable” means ___. (a) very mild (b) very cool (c) very pleasant (d) too much to stand
26. 26.The crowd at the stadium was boisterous, shouting and cheering loudly. “Boisterous” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) quiet and calm (c) noisy and lively (d) sad
27. 27.The speech was so tedious that half the class yawned. “Tedious” means ___. (a) very exciting (b) short and funny (c) very loud (d) long and boring
28. 28.We got drenched in the heavy rain because we had no umbrella. “Drenched” means ___. (a) very late (b) very cold (c) completely wet (d) very tired
29. 29.The fragrant jasmine filled the room with a lovely smell. “Fragrant” means ___. (a) very bright (b) bad-smelling (c) very small (d) sweet-smelling
30. 30.The guide gave a concise answer in just one sentence. “Concise” means ___. (a) long and confusing (b) very rude (c) short and clear (d) very loud
31. 31.Riya was elated when she topped the class; she danced all the way home. “Elated” means ___. (a) very happy (b) very tired (c) very hungry (d) very angry
32. 32.The magic trick was baffling; nobody could explain how it was done. “Baffling” means ___. (a) very confusing (b) very easy (c) very boring (d) very short
33. 33.Zoya felt remorse after she shouted at her little brother. “Remorse” means ___. (a) anger (b) pride (c) great joy (d) sorrow for doing wrong
34. 34.An elephant’s trunk is versatile; it can lift logs and pick up a peanut. “Versatile” means ___. (a) very weak (b) very slow (c) able to do many things (d) very short
35. 35.Kavya is meticulous; she checks every sum twice before handing in her work. “Meticulous” means ___. (a) very careless (b) very fast (c) very lazy (d) very careful
36. 36.Be cautious while crossing the busy road. “Cautious” means ___. (a) careful (b) careless (c) noisy (d) fast
37. 37.The gigantic whale was longer than our school bus. “Gigantic” means ___. (a) noisy (b) slow (c) tiny (d) huge
38. 38.Dev is very frugal; he saves money and never wastes it. “Frugal” means ___. (a) careful with money (b) very lazy (c) very generous (d) very rich
39. 39.The instructions were ambiguous, so everyone understood them differently. “Ambiguous” means ___. (a) very clear (b) very short (c) very funny (d) unclear
40. 40.The baby was drowsy after her bath and soon fell asleep. “Drowsy” means ___. (a) sleepy (b) hungry (c) noisy (d) angry

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