Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 189 · 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: Arjun ___ the race and got a gold medal. (a) won (b) feared (c) missed (d) lost
2. 2.Choose the best word: Please speak ___; I cannot hear you. (a) slowly (b) loudly (c) softly (d) quietly
3. 3.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) cold (b) tasty (c) fresh (d) salty
4. 4.Choose the best word: Please speak softly; the baby is ___. (a) asleep (b) late (c) awake (d) loud
5. 5.Choose the best word: Sneha ___ her lunch with a friend who had forgotten his. (a) wasted (b) shared (c) threw (d) hid
6. 6.Choose the best word: The ___ elephant lifted the heavy log easily. (a) tired (b) weak (c) strong (d) tiny
7. 7.Choose the best word: Priya ___ her room every Sunday so that it stays neat. (a) dirties (b) cleans (c) hides (d) breaks
8. 8.Choose the best word: The festival lights made the street look ___. (a) dull (b) dark (c) bright (d) empty
9. 9.Choose the best word: It was very ___ outside, so we wore sweaters. (a) dry (b) hot (c) sunny (d) cold
10. 10.Choose the best word: We need an umbrella because it is ___ heavily. (a) singing (b) shining (c) smiling (d) raining
11. 11.Choose the best word: Our class teacher ___ us a story every Friday. (a) drinks (b) sleeps (c) tells (d) eats
12. 12.Choose the best word: The baby elephant was ___ and could not find its mother. (a) proud (b) ripe (c) found (d) lost
13. 13.Choose the best word: The ___ sun made everyone sweat. (a) gentle (b) hot (c) cold (d) dark
14. 14.Choose the best word: Dad ___ the broken chair with glue and nails. (a) broke (b) ate (c) repaired (d) planted
15. 15.Choose the best word: The road was so ___ that two buses could pass easily. (a) narrow (b) short (c) dark (d) wide
16. 16.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) clap (b) wash (c) hide (d) paint
17. 17.Choose the best word: The old fort is ___ and visited by many tourists. (a) empty (b) tiny (c) unknown (d) famous
18. 18.Choose the best word: The shopkeeper gave me the wrong ___, so I returned two rupees. (a) road (b) change (c) weather (d) shoes
19. 19.Choose the best word: The book was so ___ that I finished it in one night. (a) boring (b) dull (c) interesting (d) heavy
20. 20.Choose the best word: The sky was ___, so we knew it would rain. (a) sunny (b) clear (c) cloudy (d) bright
21. 21.Choose the best word: The puppy was so ___ that it fit in my hands. (a) small (b) heavy (c) tall (d) huge
22. 22.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) paint (b) brush (c) wear (d) cook
23. 23.Choose the best word: Tara was ___ about her exam, so she revised every day. (a) serious (b) lazy (c) bored (d) careless
24. 24.Choose the best word: The glass vase fell and broke into many ___. (a) flowers (b) colours (c) pieces (d) drops
25. 25.Choose the best word: The children ___ loudly when India hit a six. (a) whispered (b) cried (c) cheered (d) slept
26. 26.Choose the best word: The library is a ___ place; nobody talks loudly there. (a) loud (b) rowdy (c) quiet (d) noisy
27. 27.Choose the best word: Our teacher was ___ with our neat work. (a) pleased (b) bored (c) angry (d) worried
28. 28.Choose the best word: Kabir was ___ when he saw his surprise birthday party. (a) bored (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) delighted
29. 29.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) quiet (b) soft (c) loud (d) sweet
30. 30.Choose the best word: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) bored (b) delighted (c) proud (d) frightened
31. 31.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) rude (b) helpful (c) lazy (d) selfish
32. 32.Choose the best word: The bread was ___ because it was a week old. (a) soft (b) warm (c) stale (d) fresh
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: Aditya ___ his grandmother carry the heavy bag. (a) ignored (b) helped (c) stopped (d) refused
35. 35.Choose the best word: The fruit seller sold ___ mangoes, picked that morning. (a) old (b) rotten (c) fresh (d) stale
36. 36.Choose the best word: After the long journey, we were ___ to reach home. (a) angry (b) afraid (c) glad (d) sorry
37. 37.Choose the best word: Riya ___ the picture with bright colours. (a) ate (b) painted (c) threw (d) drank
38. 38.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) lively (b) awake (c) fresh (d) tired
39. 39.Choose the best word: The doctor was ___ and explained everything slowly to the scared child. (a) careless (b) angry (c) patient (d) rude
40. 40.Choose the best word: The school bus was ___ of children laughing and singing. (a) empty (b) full (c) tired (d) short

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