Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 201 · 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: It was very ___ outside, so we wore sweaters. (a) dry (b) cold (c) hot (d) sunny
2. 2.Choose the best word: We need an umbrella because it is ___ heavily. (a) singing (b) shining (c) smiling (d) raining
3. 3.Choose the best word: The school bus was ___ of children laughing and singing. (a) empty (b) tired (c) short (d) full
4. 4.Choose the best word: The shopkeeper gave me the wrong ___, so I returned two rupees. (a) change (b) road (c) shoes (d) weather
5. 5.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) lively (b) tired (c) fresh (d) awake
6. 6.Choose the best word: Rohan is very ___; he always finishes his homework on time. (a) lazy (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) rude
7. 7.Choose the best word: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) frightened (b) bored (c) delighted (d) proud
8. 8.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) tasty (b) cold (c) salty (d) fresh
9. 9.Choose the best word: The water of the lake was so ___ that we could see the fish. (a) muddy (b) dirty (c) dark (d) clean
10. 10.Choose the best word: The children ___ loudly when India hit a six. (a) slept (b) cheered (c) cried (d) whispered
11. 11.Choose the best word: Dev was ___ to his teacher and said “thank you” for her help. (a) rude (b) polite (c) lazy (d) greedy
12. 12.Choose the best word: Please speak softly; the baby is ___. (a) loud (b) late (c) asleep (d) awake
13. 13.Choose the best word: The milk smelt bad because it had gone ___. (a) cold (b) sour (c) sweet (d) fresh
14. 14.Choose the best word: Priya ___ her room every Sunday so that it stays neat. (a) hides (b) dirties (c) cleans (d) breaks
15. 15.Choose the best word: Our class teacher ___ us a story every Friday. (a) tells (b) sleeps (c) drinks (d) eats
16. 16.Choose the best word: The kite flew ___ in the sky. (a) high (b) inside (c) under (d) deep
17. 17.Choose the best word: Mum ___ the vegetables with a sharp knife. (a) fried (b) boiled (c) poured (d) chopped
18. 18.Choose the best word: Ishaan ___ the ball high into the air. (a) threw (b) drank (c) ate (d) wore
19. 19.Choose the best word: Aditya ___ his grandmother carry the heavy bag. (a) refused (b) stopped (c) helped (d) ignored
20. 20.Choose the best word: The road was ___, so the bus moved slowly. (a) empty (b) clear (c) crowded (d) wide
21. 21.Choose the best word: Neel was ___ because he had forgotten his homework. (a) delighted (b) excited (c) worried (d) proud
22. 22.Choose the best word: Our neighbour’s dog ___ at every stranger. (a) barks (b) smiles (c) sings (d) moos
23. 23.Choose the best word: After the long journey, we were ___ to reach home. (a) afraid (b) glad (c) sorry (d) angry
24. 24.Choose the best word: The ice cream ___ quickly in the hot sun. (a) grew (b) melted (c) froze (d) slept
25. 25.Choose the best word: Arjun ___ the race and got a gold medal. (a) won (b) lost (c) feared (d) missed
26. 26.Choose the best word: The thirsty crow dropped ___ into the pot to raise the water. (a) feathers (b) leaves (c) bubbles (d) pebbles
27. 27.Choose the best word: The library is a ___ place; nobody talks loudly there. (a) quiet (b) noisy (c) loud (d) rowdy
28. 28.Choose the best word: The bread was ___ because it was a week old. (a) fresh (b) warm (c) stale (d) soft
29. 29.Choose the best word: The river ___ through the village to the sea. (a) sleeps (b) flies (c) flows (d) jumps
30. 30.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) paint (b) clap (c) wash (d) hide
31. 31.Choose the best word: The farmer ___ rice in his field in the rainy season. (a) cooks (b) reads (c) paints (d) plants
32. 32.Choose the best word: The doctor was ___ and explained everything slowly to the scared child. (a) patient (b) rude (c) angry (d) careless
33. 33.Choose the best word: The glass vase fell and broke into many ___. (a) pieces (b) flowers (c) drops (d) colours
34. 34.Choose the best word: Dad ___ the broken chair with glue and nails. (a) broke (b) repaired (c) ate (d) planted
35. 35.Choose the best word: Kavya ___ the bus and had to walk to school. (a) missed (b) washed (c) caught (d) drove
36. 36.Choose the best word: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) open (b) shut (c) paint (d) sell
37. 37.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) paint (b) wear (c) cook (d) brush
38. 38.Choose the best word: The fruit seller sold ___ mangoes, picked that morning. (a) stale (b) fresh (c) old (d) rotten
39. 39.Choose the best word: The book was so ___ that I finished it in one night. (a) heavy (b) boring (c) interesting (d) dull
40. 40.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) quiet (b) loud (c) soft (d) sweet

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