Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 52 · 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: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) frightened (b) delighted (c) bored (d) proud
2. 2.Choose the best word: Please ___ the door; it is cold outside. (a) paint (b) break (c) close (d) open
3. 3.Choose the best word: The ___ boy ate all the sweets and gave none to his sister. (a) greedy (b) generous (c) honest (d) kind
4. 4.Choose the best word: The sky was ___, so we knew it would rain. (a) cloudy (b) bright (c) sunny (d) clear
5. 5.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) paint (b) cook (c) wear (d) brush
6. 6.Choose the best word: Please speak softly; the baby is ___. (a) loud (b) late (c) asleep (d) awake
7. 7.Choose the best word: The library is a ___ place; nobody talks loudly there. (a) quiet (b) rowdy (c) loud (d) noisy
8. 8.Choose the best word: Kavya ___ the bus and had to walk to school. (a) caught (b) missed (c) drove (d) washed
9. 9.Choose the best word: The streets were ___ after the heavy rain. (a) sunny (b) dusty (c) dry (d) flooded
10. 10.Choose the best word: Grandpa tells ___ stories that make us laugh. (a) boring (b) sad (c) funny (d) scary
11. 11.Choose the best word: The firefighters were ___ and rescued everyone from the burning house. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) brave (d) scared
12. 12.Choose the best word: The kite flew ___ in the sky. (a) inside (b) high (c) under (d) deep
13. 13.Choose the best word: Riya ___ the picture with bright colours. (a) drank (b) ate (c) painted (d) threw
14. 14.Choose the best word: The ___ moon lit up the whole garden. (a) bright (b) dull (c) tiny (d) dark
15. 15.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) tired (b) lively (c) fresh (d) awake
16. 16.Choose the best word: We must ___ water; turn off the tap while brushing. (a) heat (b) waste (c) spill (d) save
17. 17.Choose the best word: The cat ___ on the warm windowsill all afternoon. (a) flew (b) swam (c) slept (d) barked
18. 18.Choose the best word: The old fort is ___ and visited by many tourists. (a) unknown (b) tiny (c) famous (d) empty
19. 19.Choose the best word: The ___ boy shared his lunch with everyone. (a) greedy (b) selfish (c) generous (d) lazy
20. 20.Choose the best word: The ___ sun made everyone sweat. (a) cold (b) dark (c) gentle (d) hot
21. 21.Choose the best word: The tiny ant carried a crumb ___ than its own body. (a) thinner (b) smaller (c) bigger (d) softer
22. 22.Choose the best word: Rohan is very ___; he always finishes his homework on time. (a) hardworking (b) rude (c) careless (d) lazy
23. 23.Choose the best word: The thief ran away when he heard the police ___. (a) siren (b) story (c) smile (d) song
24. 24.Choose the best word: The ___ path through the jungle was hard to follow. (a) straight (b) narrow (c) wide (d) clear
25. 25.Choose the best word: The soup is too ___; please add some water. (a) fresh (b) tasty (c) cold (d) salty
26. 26.Choose the best word: The ___ cheetah caught the deer in seconds. (a) swift (b) lazy (c) slow (d) sleepy
27. 27.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) soft (b) loud (c) quiet (d) sweet
28. 28.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) selfish (b) rude (c) lazy (d) helpful
29. 29.Choose the best word: Please speak ___; I cannot hear you. (a) quietly (b) softly (c) slowly (d) loudly
30. 30.Choose the best word: It was very ___ outside, so we wore sweaters. (a) hot (b) sunny (c) dry (d) cold
31. 31.Choose the best word: Tara was ___ about her exam, so she revised every day. (a) lazy (b) serious (c) bored (d) careless
32. 32.Choose the best word: Kabir was ___ when he saw his surprise birthday party. (a) delighted (b) sleepy (c) angry (d) bored
33. 33.Choose the best word: The shopkeeper gave me the wrong ___, so I returned two rupees. (a) shoes (b) change (c) road (d) weather
34. 34.Choose the best word: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) paint (b) sell (c) open (d) shut
35. 35.Choose the best word: I ___ my keys, so I could not open the door. (a) lost (b) found (c) made (d) used
36. 36.Choose the best word: The ___ of the mango tree gave us cool shade. (a) branches (b) fruits (c) seeds (d) roots
37. 37.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) paint (b) wash (c) clap (d) hide
38. 38.Choose the best word: After the match, the players were ___ and thirsty. (a) fresh (b) asleep (c) tired (d) cold
39. 39.Choose the best word: The ___ fox tricked the crow into dropping its food. (a) honest (b) sleepy (c) foolish (d) clever
40. 40.Choose the best word: The festival lights made the street look ___. (a) dull (b) dark (c) empty (d) bright

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