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Class 11 Words in Context worksheet
CBSE English. Working out meanings from a sentence, choosing the right word, filling blanks from a box. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the words change every time.
Sample questions
Real questions from this chapter, as the app sets them. Tap Answer to see the answer and working.
Section A · multiple choice
- 1.
In the sentence “She gave a vivid description of the festival in Kolkata.”, the word “vivid” means:
- done too quickly, without enough thought
- very careful that everything is correct and clean
- calm and peaceful
- very bright, clear and full of detail
Answer
(d) very bright, clear and full of detail
- 2.
In the sentence “The jeweller confirmed that the pearl was genuine.”, the word “genuine” means:
- refusing to obey or co-operate
- speaking or writing well and persuasively
- real; not fake
- existing in large amounts; more than enough
Answer
(c) real; not fake
- 3.
In the sentence “The tenacious lawyer fought the case for ten years.”, the word “tenacious” means:
- of little importance
- treating everyone fairly and equally
- to end a law or system officially
- refusing to give up
Answer
(d) refusing to give up
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Complete the sentence with the right word (hostile / prolific / placate): The manager offered a refund to ____ the customer.
Answer
placate
Placate: to make someone less angry.
- 5.
Complete the sentence with the right word (laconic / ephemeral / deleterious): Smoking has ____ effects on health.
Answer
deleterious
Deleterious: causing harm or damage.
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Fill in each blank with a word from the box. One word is not needed. Box: vigilant, obstinate, trivial, reluctant, anxious (1) The ____ mule would not cross the bridge. (2) Do not waste the meeting on ____ complaints. (3) Passengers were told to stay ____ about unattended bags. (4) He was ____ to leave his friends and move to a new city.
Answer
(1) obstinate (2) trivial (3) vigilant (4) reluctant; not needed: anxious
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