Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 38 · 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: Kavya ___ the bus and had to walk to school. (a) washed (b) missed (c) drove (d) caught
2. 2.Choose the best word: The ___ elephant lifted the heavy log easily. (a) strong (b) tired (c) weak (d) tiny
3. 3.Choose the best word: Mum ___ the vegetables with a sharp knife. (a) poured (b) fried (c) chopped (d) boiled
4. 4.Choose the best word: The thirsty crow dropped ___ into the pot to raise the water. (a) pebbles (b) feathers (c) bubbles (d) leaves
5. 5.Choose the best word: Priya ___ her room every Sunday so that it stays neat. (a) dirties (b) breaks (c) hides (d) cleans
6. 6.Choose the best word: The old bridge was ___, so nobody was allowed to cross it. (a) strong (b) new (c) wide (d) unsafe
7. 7.Choose the best word: The ___ sun made everyone sweat. (a) gentle (b) dark (c) hot (d) cold
8. 8.Choose the best word: The ___ of the mango tree gave us cool shade. (a) branches (b) seeds (c) roots (d) fruits
9. 9.Choose the best word: The farmer ___ rice in his field in the rainy season. (a) reads (b) plants (c) paints (d) cooks
10. 10.Choose the best word: After the long journey, we were ___ to reach home. (a) sorry (b) angry (c) glad (d) afraid
11. 11.Choose the best word: Tara was ___ about her exam, so she revised every day. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) bored (d) serious
12. 12.Choose the best word: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) bored (b) delighted (c) frightened (d) proud
13. 13.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) fresh (b) tasty (c) salty (d) cold
14. 14.Choose the best word: Kabir was ___ when he saw his surprise birthday party. (a) sleepy (b) delighted (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.Choose the best word: The old fort is ___ and visited by many tourists. (a) tiny (b) empty (c) famous (d) unknown
16. 16.Choose the best word: The road was ___, so the bus moved slowly. (a) empty (b) wide (c) crowded (d) clear
17. 17.Choose the best word: The ___ boy shared his lunch with everyone. (a) lazy (b) greedy (c) selfish (d) generous
18. 18.Choose the best word: Turn off the lights to ___ electricity. (a) burn (b) save (c) spill (d) waste
19. 19.Choose the best word: Arjun ___ the race and got a gold medal. (a) lost (b) feared (c) won (d) missed
20. 20.Choose the best word: The flowers ___ because nobody watered them. (a) bloomed (b) wilted (c) grew (d) danced
21. 21.Choose the best word: The ice cream ___ quickly in the hot sun. (a) melted (b) froze (c) slept (d) grew
22. 22.Choose the best word: We need an umbrella because it is ___ heavily. (a) smiling (b) shining (c) singing (d) raining
23. 23.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) paint (b) wear (c) cook (d) brush
24. 24.Choose the best word: The crowd became ___ when the singer walked onto the stage. (a) sleepy (b) bored (c) tired (d) excited
25. 25.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) hide (b) paint (c) wash (d) clap
26. 26.Choose the best word: Grandpa tells ___ stories that make us laugh. (a) funny (b) boring (c) scary (d) sad
27. 27.Choose the best word: It was very ___ outside, so we wore sweaters. (a) sunny (b) cold (c) dry (d) hot
28. 28.Choose the best word: The ___ fox tricked the crow into dropping its food. (a) foolish (b) clever (c) sleepy (d) honest
29. 29.Choose the best word: The puppy was so ___ that it fit in my hands. (a) tall (b) small (c) huge (d) heavy
30. 30.Choose the best word: The ___ cheetah caught the deer in seconds. (a) slow (b) sleepy (c) lazy (d) swift
31. 31.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) selfish (b) rude (c) lazy (d) helpful
32. 32.Choose the best word: The ___ path through the jungle was hard to follow. (a) wide (b) straight (c) clear (d) narrow
33. 33.Choose the best word: The baby elephant was ___ and could not find its mother. (a) ripe (b) proud (c) lost (d) found
34. 34.Choose the best word: The festival lights made the street look ___. (a) bright (b) dark (c) dull (d) empty
35. 35.Choose the best word: Rohan ___ his bicycle to school every day. (a) reads (b) rides (c) throws (d) eats
36. 36.Choose the best word: We must ___ water; turn off the tap while brushing. (a) waste (b) heat (c) spill (d) save
37. 37.Choose the best word: Our neighbour’s dog ___ at every stranger. (a) moos (b) smiles (c) sings (d) barks
38. 38.Choose the best word: The water of the lake was so ___ that we could see the fish. (a) clean (b) dark (c) muddy (d) dirty
39. 39.Choose the best word: The firefighters were ___ and rescued everyone from the burning house. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) brave (d) scared
40. 40.Choose the best word: The library is a ___ place; nobody talks loudly there. (a) noisy (b) quiet (c) rowdy (d) loud

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