Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 161 · 40 questions

Word tip (Clues all around): Read the whole sentence, including the part after the gap. Find the clue: a reason (because …), a result (so …) or a hint (turn off the tap). Try your word in the gap and read the sentence aloud — it must make sense.

1. 1.Choose the best word: The book was so ___ that I finished it in one night. (a) heavy (b) boring (c) interesting (d) dull
2. 2.Choose the best word: The ice cream ___ quickly in the hot sun. (a) melted (b) slept (c) froze (d) grew
3. 3.Choose the best word: The milk smelt bad because it had gone ___. (a) cold (b) sour (c) sweet (d) fresh
4. 4.Choose the best word: The bag was too ___ for little Aarav to lift. (a) empty (b) small (c) light (d) heavy
5. 5.Choose the best word: Riya ___ the picture with bright colours. (a) threw (b) drank (c) ate (d) painted
6. 6.Choose the best word: The school bus was ___ of children laughing and singing. (a) full (b) short (c) tired (d) empty
7. 7.Choose the best word: The puppy was so ___ that it fit in my hands. (a) small (b) huge (c) heavy (d) tall
8. 8.Choose the best word: Turn off the lights to ___ electricity. (a) waste (b) save (c) burn (d) spill
9. 9.Choose the best word: The ___ sun made everyone sweat. (a) cold (b) dark (c) hot (d) gentle
10. 10.Choose the best word: After the long journey, we were ___ to reach home. (a) angry (b) glad (c) afraid (d) sorry
11. 11.Choose the best word: The farmer ___ rice in his field in the rainy season. (a) paints (b) reads (c) plants (d) cooks
12. 12.Choose the best word: The thief ran away when he heard the police ___. (a) smile (b) song (c) siren (d) story
13. 13.Choose the best word: Kabir was ___ when he saw his surprise birthday party. (a) bored (b) delighted (c) sleepy (d) angry
14. 14.Choose the best word: It was very ___ outside, so we wore sweaters. (a) hot (b) dry (c) sunny (d) cold
15. 15.Choose the best word: The bread was ___ because it was a week old. (a) warm (b) stale (c) soft (d) fresh
16. 16.Choose the best word: The crowd became ___ when the singer walked onto the stage. (a) tired (b) excited (c) sleepy (d) bored
17. 17.Choose the best word: Please ___ the door; it is cold outside. (a) break (b) paint (c) close (d) open
18. 18.Choose the best word: Please speak softly; the baby is ___. (a) loud (b) asleep (c) late (d) awake
19. 19.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) hide (b) paint (c) wash (d) clap
20. 20.Choose the best word: The ___ cheetah caught the deer in seconds. (a) sleepy (b) lazy (c) slow (d) swift
21. 21.Choose the best word: Aditya ___ his grandmother carry the heavy bag. (a) ignored (b) stopped (c) refused (d) helped
22. 22.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) quiet (b) soft (c) loud (d) sweet
23. 23.Choose the best word: Mum ___ the vegetables with a sharp knife. (a) poured (b) chopped (c) boiled (d) fried
24. 24.Choose the best word: The tiny ant carried a crumb ___ than its own body. (a) bigger (b) smaller (c) thinner (d) softer
25. 25.Choose the best word: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) bored (b) frightened (c) proud (d) delighted
26. 26.Choose the best word: Arjun ___ the race and got a gold medal. (a) feared (b) lost (c) won (d) missed
27. 27.Choose the best word: Neel was ___ because he had forgotten his homework. (a) proud (b) excited (c) delighted (d) worried
28. 28.Choose the best word: The old fort is ___ and visited by many tourists. (a) empty (b) famous (c) unknown (d) tiny
29. 29.Choose the best word: The water of the lake was so ___ that we could see the fish. (a) dark (b) dirty (c) clean (d) muddy
30. 30.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) fresh (b) tired (c) lively (d) awake
31. 31.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) selfish (b) lazy (c) helpful (d) rude
32. 32.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) tasty (b) fresh (c) salty (d) cold
33. 33.Choose the best word: Tara was ___ about her exam, so she revised every day. (a) serious (b) careless (c) bored (d) lazy
34. 34.Choose the best word: Rohan ___ his bicycle to school every day. (a) throws (b) rides (c) eats (d) reads
35. 35.Choose the best word: The road was so ___ that two buses could pass easily. (a) short (b) narrow (c) dark (d) wide
36. 36.Choose the best word: The road was ___, so the bus moved slowly. (a) empty (b) wide (c) clear (d) crowded
37. 37.Choose the best word: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) open (b) shut (c) paint (d) sell
38. 38.Choose the best word: We must ___ water; turn off the tap while brushing. (a) spill (b) waste (c) heat (d) save
39. 39.Choose the best word: The flowers ___ because nobody watered them. (a) bloomed (b) grew (c) danced (d) wilted
40. 40.Choose the best word: The children ___ loudly when India hit a six. (a) slept (b) whispered (c) cried (d) cheered

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