Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 178 · 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: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) shut (b) sell (c) paint (d) open
2. 2.Choose the best word: The puppy was so ___ that it fit in my hands. (a) small (b) heavy (c) tall (d) huge
3. 3.Choose the best word: The children ___ loudly when India hit a six. (a) slept (b) cried (c) cheered (d) whispered
4. 4.Choose the best word: The bread was ___ because it was a week old. (a) stale (b) warm (c) soft (d) fresh
5. 5.Choose the best word: Ishaan ___ the ball high into the air. (a) wore (b) ate (c) threw (d) drank
6. 6.Choose the best word: The water of the lake was so ___ that we could see the fish. (a) muddy (b) dark (c) dirty (d) clean
7. 7.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) paint (b) brush (c) cook (d) wear
8. 8.Choose the best word: The road was ___, so the bus moved slowly. (a) wide (b) empty (c) crowded (d) clear
9. 9.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) cold (b) tasty (c) fresh (d) salty
10. 10.Choose the best word: The fruit seller sold ___ mangoes, picked that morning. (a) stale (b) rotten (c) old (d) fresh
11. 11.Choose the best word: The crowd became ___ when the singer walked onto the stage. (a) sleepy (b) excited (c) bored (d) tired
12. 12.Choose the best word: The book was so ___ that I finished it in one night. (a) boring (b) dull (c) heavy (d) interesting
13. 13.Choose the best word: The tiny ant carried a crumb ___ than its own body. (a) softer (b) bigger (c) smaller (d) thinner
14. 14.Choose the best word: The farmer ___ rice in his field in the rainy season. (a) plants (b) cooks (c) paints (d) reads
15. 15.Choose the best word: Grandpa tells ___ stories that make us laugh. (a) boring (b) sad (c) scary (d) funny
16. 16.Choose the best word: We must ___ water; turn off the tap while brushing. (a) heat (b) spill (c) save (d) waste
17. 17.Choose the best word: Sneha ___ her lunch with a friend who had forgotten his. (a) threw (b) shared (c) hid (d) wasted
18. 18.Choose the best word: The old bridge was ___, so nobody was allowed to cross it. (a) strong (b) wide (c) unsafe (d) new
19. 19.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) rude (b) lazy (c) helpful (d) selfish
20. 20.Choose the best word: The ___ fox tricked the crow into dropping its food. (a) sleepy (b) foolish (c) clever (d) honest
21. 21.Choose the best word: Dad ___ the broken chair with glue and nails. (a) repaired (b) ate (c) broke (d) planted
22. 22.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) awake (b) lively (c) fresh (d) tired
23. 23.Choose the best word: The road was so ___ that two buses could pass easily. (a) dark (b) narrow (c) short (d) wide
24. 24.Choose the best word: The ___ boy never tells a lie. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) greedy (d) honest
25. 25.Choose the best word: Rohan ___ his bicycle to school every day. (a) throws (b) reads (c) eats (d) rides
26. 26.Choose the best word: I ___ my keys, so I could not open the door. (a) lost (b) used (c) made (d) found
27. 27.Choose the best word: The sky was ___, so we knew it would rain. (a) clear (b) sunny (c) cloudy (d) bright
28. 28.Choose the best word: Rohan is very ___; he always finishes his homework on time. (a) rude (b) careless (c) hardworking (d) lazy
29. 29.Choose the best word: Dev was ___ to his teacher and said “thank you” for her help. (a) lazy (b) polite (c) greedy (d) rude
30. 30.Choose the best word: Please speak softly; the baby is ___. (a) awake (b) late (c) asleep (d) loud
31. 31.Choose the best word: The school bus was ___ of children laughing and singing. (a) empty (b) short (c) full (d) tired
32. 32.Choose the best word: The library is a ___ place; nobody talks loudly there. (a) quiet (b) rowdy (c) loud (d) noisy
33. 33.Choose the best word: The ___ boy shared his lunch with everyone. (a) selfish (b) greedy (c) lazy (d) generous
34. 34.Choose the best word: After the long journey, we were ___ to reach home. (a) afraid (b) sorry (c) glad (d) angry
35. 35.Choose the best word: Neel was ___ because he had forgotten his homework. (a) delighted (b) proud (c) worried (d) excited
36. 36.Choose the best word: The milk ___ over when Mum left it on the stove. (a) flew (b) boiled (c) froze (d) slept
37. 37.Choose the best word: After the match, the players were ___ and thirsty. (a) asleep (b) fresh (c) cold (d) tired
38. 38.Choose the best word: Mum ___ the vegetables with a sharp knife. (a) boiled (b) poured (c) chopped (d) fried
39. 39.Choose the best word: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) frightened (b) delighted (c) proud (d) bored
40. 40.Choose the best word: The ___ cheetah caught the deer in seconds. (a) swift (b) slow (c) sleepy (d) lazy

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