Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 19: Words in context · Set 66 · 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: Meera was so ___ that she fell asleep on the sofa. (a) excited (b) hungry (c) angry (d) tired
2. 2.Choose the best word: The puppy was ___ after running all day. (a) fresh (b) lively (c) awake (d) tired
3. 3.Choose the best word: Please ___ your hands before you eat. (a) paint (b) wash (c) clap (d) hide
4. 4.Choose the best word: The road was ___, so the bus moved slowly. (a) clear (b) empty (c) wide (d) crowded
5. 5.Choose the best word: The ___ boy ate all the sweets and gave none to his sister. (a) honest (b) generous (c) greedy (d) kind
6. 6.Choose the best word: The bread was ___ because it was a week old. (a) warm (b) soft (c) fresh (d) stale
7. 7.Choose the best word: Our neighbour’s dog ___ at every stranger. (a) sings (b) smiles (c) barks (d) moos
8. 8.Choose the best word: Our teacher was ___ with our neat work. (a) worried (b) angry (c) bored (d) pleased
9. 9.Choose the best word: The ___ cheetah caught the deer in seconds. (a) slow (b) lazy (c) sleepy (d) swift
10. 10.Choose the best word: The book was so ___ that I finished it in one night. (a) boring (b) dull (c) heavy (d) interesting
11. 11.Choose the best word: The old bridge was ___, so nobody was allowed to cross it. (a) unsafe (b) wide (c) strong (d) new
12. 12.Choose the best word: The glass vase fell and broke into many ___. (a) flowers (b) colours (c) pieces (d) drops
13. 13.Choose the best word: The kite flew ___ in the sky. (a) inside (b) deep (c) high (d) under
14. 14.Choose the best word: The puppy was so ___ that it fit in my hands. (a) heavy (b) tall (c) small (d) huge
15. 15.Choose the best word: The cat ___ on the warm windowsill all afternoon. (a) slept (b) swam (c) flew (d) barked
16. 16.Choose the best word: We need an umbrella because it is ___ heavily. (a) raining (b) singing (c) shining (d) smiling
17. 17.Choose the best word: The ___ moon lit up the whole garden. (a) dark (b) bright (c) tiny (d) dull
18. 18.Choose the best word: The ___ boy never tells a lie. (a) lazy (b) greedy (c) honest (d) rude
19. 19.Choose the best word: Arjun ___ the race and got a gold medal. (a) missed (b) feared (c) lost (d) won
20. 20.Choose the best word: Diya was ___ when she saw a snake in the garden. (a) frightened (b) bored (c) delighted (d) proud
21. 21.Choose the best word: The river ___ through the village to the sea. (a) sleeps (b) flows (c) jumps (d) flies
22. 22.Choose the best word: The doctor was ___ and explained everything slowly to the scared child. (a) rude (b) careless (c) patient (d) angry
23. 23.Choose the best word: We must ___ water; turn off the tap while brushing. (a) waste (b) save (c) spill (d) heat
24. 24.Choose the best word: The farmer ___ rice in his field in the rainy season. (a) reads (b) paints (c) plants (d) cooks
25. 25.Choose the best word: Priya ___ her room every Sunday so that it stays neat. (a) dirties (b) breaks (c) cleans (d) hides
26. 26.Choose the best word: Arjun is very ___; he is always ready to help others. (a) selfish (b) helpful (c) rude (d) lazy
27. 27.Choose the best word: The old fort is ___ and visited by many tourists. (a) famous (b) empty (c) tiny (d) unknown
28. 28.Choose the best word: After the match, the players were ___ and thirsty. (a) asleep (b) fresh (c) cold (d) tired
29. 29.Choose the best word: The ice cream ___ quickly in the hot sun. (a) grew (b) slept (c) froze (d) melted
30. 30.Choose the best word: Aditya ___ his grandmother carry the heavy bag. (a) stopped (b) helped (c) refused (d) ignored
31. 31.Choose the best word: I ___ my teeth twice a day. (a) paint (b) wear (c) cook (d) brush
32. 32.Choose the best word: Ishaan ___ the ball high into the air. (a) threw (b) wore (c) drank (d) ate
33. 33.Choose the best word: The milk ___ over when Mum left it on the stove. (a) slept (b) flew (c) boiled (d) froze
34. 34.Choose the best word: I ___ my keys, so I could not open the door. (a) used (b) found (c) lost (d) made
35. 35.Choose the best word: The ___ mountain was covered with snow. (a) short (b) tiny (c) flat (d) tall
36. 36.Choose the best word: The tiny ant carried a crumb ___ than its own body. (a) thinner (b) smaller (c) softer (d) bigger
37. 37.Choose the best word: The ___ of the mango tree gave us cool shade. (a) fruits (b) roots (c) seeds (d) branches
38. 38.Choose the best word: Please ___ the gate behind you so the cows do not get in. (a) sell (b) shut (c) paint (d) open
39. 39.Choose the best word: Grandpa tells ___ stories that make us laugh. (a) scary (b) sad (c) funny (d) boring
40. 40.Choose the best word: The music was so ___ that the neighbours complained. (a) sweet (b) quiet (c) loud (d) soft

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