Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 5 · 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: We need an umbrella because it is ___ heavily. (a) singing (b) smiling (c) raining (d) shining
2. 2.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) rude (b) lazy (c) selfish (d) helpful
3. 3.Choose the best word: Tara was ___ about her exam, so she revised every day. (a) bored (b) lazy (c) careless (d) serious
4. 4.Choose the best word: The fruit seller sold ___ mangoes, picked that morning. (a) old (b) stale (c) fresh (d) rotten
5. 5.Choose the best word: The crowd became ___ when the singer walked onto the stage. (a) tired (b) excited (c) sleepy (d) bored
6. 6.Choose the best word: Kavya ___ the bus and had to walk to school. (a) drove (b) washed (c) caught (d) missed
7. 7.Choose the best word: Our neighbour’s dog ___ at every stranger. (a) barks (b) smiles (c) sings (d) moos
8. 8.Choose the best word: I ___ my keys, so I could not open the door. (a) lost (b) found (c) used (d) made
9. 9.Choose the best word: The firefighters were ___ and rescued everyone from the burning house. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) scared (d) brave
10. 10.Choose the best word: The ___ of the mango tree gave us cool shade. (a) seeds (b) fruits (c) roots (d) branches
11. 11.Choose the best word: Mum ___ the vegetables with a sharp knife. (a) boiled (b) poured (c) chopped (d) fried
12. 12.Choose the best word: Aditya ___ his grandmother carry the heavy bag. (a) refused (b) helped (c) ignored (d) stopped
13. 13.Choose the best word: Grandpa tells ___ stories that make us laugh. (a) boring (b) scary (c) funny (d) sad
14. 14.Choose the best word: The cat ___ on the warm windowsill all afternoon. (a) slept (b) barked (c) swam (d) flew
15. 15.Choose the best word: The streets were ___ after the heavy rain. (a) sunny (b) dusty (c) dry (d) flooded
16. 16.Choose the best word: The tiny ant carried a crumb ___ than its own body. (a) smaller (b) thinner (c) bigger (d) softer
17. 17.Choose the best word: The farmer ___ rice in his field in the rainy season. (a) reads (b) cooks (c) plants (d) paints
18. 18.Choose the best word: Ishaan ___ the ball high into the air. (a) drank (b) threw (c) wore (d) ate
19. 19.Choose the best word: The glass vase fell and broke into many ___. (a) colours (b) drops (c) flowers (d) pieces
20. 20.Choose the best word: The river ___ through the village to the sea. (a) sleeps (b) jumps (c) flies (d) flows
21. 21.Choose the best word: The milk smelt bad because it had gone ___. (a) sour (b) fresh (c) cold (d) sweet
22. 22.Choose the best word: The water of the lake was so ___ that we could see the fish. (a) muddy (b) clean (c) dark (d) dirty
23. 23.Choose the best word: After the match, the players were ___ and thirsty. (a) fresh (b) cold (c) asleep (d) tired
24. 24.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) brush (b) wear (c) cook (d) paint
25. 25.Choose the best word: The bag was too ___ for little Aarav to lift. (a) empty (b) heavy (c) light (d) small
26. 26.Choose the best word: The ___ boy never tells a lie. (a) rude (b) greedy (c) lazy (d) honest
27. 27.Choose the best word: Turn off the lights to ___ electricity. (a) burn (b) waste (c) spill (d) save
28. 28.Choose the best word: Our class teacher ___ us a story every Friday. (a) tells (b) sleeps (c) drinks (d) eats
29. 29.Choose the best word: We must ___ water; turn off the tap while brushing. (a) waste (b) save (c) spill (d) heat
30. 30.Choose the best word: The milk ___ over when Mum left it on the stove. (a) flew (b) slept (c) boiled (d) froze
31. 31.Choose the best word: The ___ mountain was covered with snow. (a) short (b) flat (c) tall (d) tiny
32. 32.Choose the best word: Our teacher was ___ with our neat work. (a) bored (b) worried (c) angry (d) pleased
33. 33.Choose the best word: Meera was so ___ that she fell asleep on the sofa. (a) excited (b) angry (c) hungry (d) tired
34. 34.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) hide (b) paint (c) wash (d) clap
35. 35.Choose the best word: The ___ elephant lifted the heavy log easily. (a) tired (b) strong (c) tiny (d) weak
36. 36.Choose the best word: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) paint (b) sell (c) shut (d) open
37. 37.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) loud (b) soft (c) quiet (d) sweet
38. 38.Choose the best word: Dad ___ the broken chair with glue and nails. (a) ate (b) broke (c) repaired (d) planted
39. 39.Choose the best word: Please ___ the door; it is cold outside. (a) close (b) break (c) paint (d) open
40. 40.Choose the best word: The ___ moon lit up the whole garden. (a) dark (b) tiny (c) bright (d) dull

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