Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 199 · 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 road was ___, so the bus moved slowly. (a) clear (b) empty (c) wide (d) crowded
2. 2.Choose the best word: The puppy was so ___ that it fit in my hands. (a) heavy (b) huge (c) tall (d) small
3. 3.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) soft (b) quiet (c) loud (d) sweet
4. 4.Choose the best word: Priya ___ her room every Sunday so that it stays neat. (a) breaks (b) cleans (c) dirties (d) hides
5. 5.Choose the best word: Aditya ___ his grandmother carry the heavy bag. (a) helped (b) stopped (c) refused (d) ignored
6. 6.Choose the best word: The doctor said Dev must take his ___ three times a day. (a) kite (b) homework (c) shoes (d) medicine
7. 7.Choose the best word: The ___ path through the jungle was hard to follow. (a) clear (b) wide (c) straight (d) narrow
8. 8.Choose the best word: The ___ sun made everyone sweat. (a) hot (b) dark (c) cold (d) gentle
9. 9.Choose the best word: After the match, the players were ___ and thirsty. (a) fresh (b) cold (c) tired (d) asleep
10. 10.Choose the best word: Please ___ the door; it is cold outside. (a) break (b) paint (c) open (d) close
11. 11.Choose the best word: Kabir was ___ when he saw his surprise birthday party. (a) sleepy (b) delighted (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) paint (b) hide (c) wash (d) clap
13. 13.Choose the best word: The baby elephant was ___ and could not find its mother. (a) proud (b) found (c) lost (d) ripe
14. 14.Choose the best word: The book was so ___ that I finished it in one night. (a) boring (b) dull (c) interesting (d) heavy
15. 15.Choose the best word: The thirsty crow dropped ___ into the pot to raise the water. (a) feathers (b) bubbles (c) leaves (d) pebbles
16. 16.Choose the best word: The bread was ___ because it was a week old. (a) soft (b) fresh (c) stale (d) warm
17. 17.Choose the best word: Grandpa tells ___ stories that make us laugh. (a) sad (b) funny (c) boring (d) scary
18. 18.Choose the best word: The children ___ loudly when India hit a six. (a) slept (b) cried (c) cheered (d) whispered
19. 19.Choose the best word: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) open (b) paint (c) sell (d) shut
20. 20.Choose the best word: Ishaan ___ the ball high into the air. (a) drank (b) ate (c) threw (d) wore
21. 21.Choose the best word: Our neighbour’s dog ___ at every stranger. (a) sings (b) moos (c) barks (d) smiles
22. 22.Choose the best word: The ___ boy shared his lunch with everyone. (a) generous (b) lazy (c) selfish (d) greedy
23. 23.Choose the best word: Our class teacher ___ us a story every Friday. (a) tells (b) sleeps (c) drinks (d) eats
24. 24.Choose the best word: The milk smelt bad because it had gone ___. (a) sweet (b) fresh (c) sour (d) cold
25. 25.Choose the best word: The old bridge was ___, so nobody was allowed to cross it. (a) new (b) wide (c) strong (d) unsafe
26. 26.Choose the best word: Tara was ___ about her exam, so she revised every day. (a) careless (b) bored (c) lazy (d) serious
27. 27.Choose the best word: The cat ___ on the warm windowsill all afternoon. (a) swam (b) slept (c) barked (d) flew
28. 28.Choose the best word: The bag was too ___ for little Aarav to lift. (a) light (b) small (c) heavy (d) empty
29. 29.Choose the best word: The crowd became ___ when the singer walked onto the stage. (a) bored (b) excited (c) sleepy (d) tired
30. 30.Choose the best word: Arjun ___ the race and got a gold medal. (a) feared (b) lost (c) missed (d) won
31. 31.Choose the best word: The old man walked ___ with the help of a stick. (a) quickly (b) loudly (c) slowly (d) angrily
32. 32.Choose the best word: Please speak softly; the baby is ___. (a) late (b) awake (c) loud (d) asleep
33. 33.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) tasty (b) cold (c) fresh (d) salty
34. 34.Choose the best word: The water of the lake was so ___ that we could see the fish. (a) dirty (b) muddy (c) clean (d) dark
35. 35.Choose the best word: The tiny ant carried a crumb ___ than its own body. (a) smaller (b) softer (c) bigger (d) thinner
36. 36.Choose the best word: It was very ___ outside, so we wore sweaters. (a) dry (b) sunny (c) cold (d) hot
37. 37.Choose the best word: Mum ___ the vegetables with a sharp knife. (a) chopped (b) boiled (c) fried (d) poured
38. 38.Choose the best word: The thief ran away when he heard the police ___. (a) song (b) siren (c) story (d) smile
39. 39.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) lively (b) awake (c) tired (d) fresh
40. 40.Choose the best word: The sky was ___, so we knew it would rain. (a) cloudy (b) clear (c) bright (d) sunny

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