Cambridge Primary 5 English: Vocabulary in Context This lesson quiz helps learners use surrounding words and sentences to work out meaning and effect.
In "The tired hiker trudged up the hill", what does "trudged" mean?
A
slept deeply
B
walked slowly with effort
C
jumped lightly
D
flew quickly
Explanation
Tired and up the hill give clues.
In "The fragile vase cracked when it fell", what does "fragile" mean?
A
newly painted
B
very loud
C
easily broken
D
full of water
Explanation
The vase cracked, showing it was breakable.
In "The room was dim, so I switched on a lamp", what does "dim" mean?
A
crowded
B
very noisy
C
warm
D
not bright
Explanation
A lamp is needed when light is low.
In "The dog bounded across the field", what does "bounded" mean?
A
leapt or ran energetically
B
hid
C
whispered
D
slept
Explanation
Across the field suggests lively movement.
In "The ancient coin was hundreds of years old", what does "ancient" mean?
A
very shiny
B
very old
C
very small
D
very cheap
Explanation
Hundreds of years old is the clue.
In "The instructions were clear and precise", what does "precise" mean?
A
funny
B
confusing
C
exact
D
unfinished
Explanation
Clear instructions are exact.
In "She glanced at the clock before hurrying", what does "glanced" mean?
A
drew a picture
B
stared for hours
C
closed her eyes
D
looked quickly
Explanation
Glancing is a quick look.
In "The crowd applauded loudly", what does "applauded" mean?
A
clapped
B
walked away
C
argued
D
slept
Explanation
Crowds applaud by clapping.
In "The river was shallow enough to cross", what does "shallow" mean?
A
very wide
B
not deep
C
frozen
D
very deep
Explanation
Being able to cross gives the clue.
In "He was reluctant to speak", what does "reluctant" mean?
A
loud
B
eager
C
unwilling
D
careless
Explanation
Reluctant means not wanting to do something.
In "The aroma of bread filled the kitchen", what does "aroma" mean?
A
soft texture
B
loud sound
C
bright colour
D
pleasant smell
Explanation
Bread filling a kitchen suggests smell.
In "The path vanished beneath the snow", what does "vanished" mean?
A
disappeared
B
grew larger
C
turned blue
D
became louder
Explanation
Snow covering the path makes it disappear.
In "The child examined the shell carefully", what does "examined" mean?
A
threw away
B
looked at closely
C
ignored
D
painted
Explanation
Carefully is the clue.
In "The abrupt ending surprised everyone", what does "abrupt" mean?
A
ordinary
B
slow
C
sudden
D
happy
Explanation
An abrupt ending happens suddenly.
In "The generous neighbour shared the apples", what does "generous" mean?
A
angry
B
silent
C
forgetful
D
willing to give
Explanation
Sharing gives the clue.
In "The timid puppy hid behind the chair", what does "timid" mean?
A
shy or nervous
B
hungry
C
brave
D
noisy
Explanation
Hiding suggests nervousness.
In "The solution was obvious to everyone", what does "obvious" mean?
A
expensive
B
easy to see or understand
C
dangerous
D
hidden
Explanation
Everyone understood it.
In "The athlete maintained a steady pace", what does "steady" mean?
A
silent
B
wild
C
regular and controlled
D
broken
Explanation
A steady pace is controlled.
In "The final clue was crucial", what does "crucial" mean?
A
early
B
colourful
C
untrue
D
very important
Explanation
A crucial clue matters a lot.
In "The garden flourished after weeks of rain", what does "flourished" mean?
A
grew well
B
dried out
C
became empty
D
fell apart
Explanation
Rain helps a garden grow.