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Class 12 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 “The singer gave an impeccable performance.”, the word “impeccable” means:
- without any fault
- full of strong enthusiasm for a cause
- lasting only a very short time
- the quality of being open and honest
Answer
(a) without any fault
- 2.
In the sentence “The acrimonious debate ended without any agreement.”, the word “acrimonious” means:
- angry and bitter
- lacking confidence in yourself
- full of strong enthusiasm for a cause
- to show that someone was right or not guilty
Answer
(a) angry and bitter
- 3.
In the sentence “The recalcitrant students refused to leave the hall.”, the word “recalcitrant” means:
- meant to impress people with wealth
- very careful to do what is honest and right
- refusing to obey or co-operate
- speaking or writing well and persuasively
Answer
(c) refusing to obey or co-operate
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Complete the sentence with the right word (gullible / magnanimous / whimsical): ____ people often fall for online lottery scams.
Answer
gullible
Gullible: too easily believing what you are told.
- 5.
Complete the sentence with the right word (fastidious / alleviate / resilient): The medicine will ____ the pain.
Answer
alleviate
Alleviate: to make pain or a problem less severe.
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Fill in each blank with a word from the box. One word is not needed. Box: taciturn, sagacious, bolster, zealous, discern (1) The ____ volunteers planted a thousand saplings. (2) The ____ elder settled the dispute fairly. (3) It is hard to ____ the truth from rumours. (4) The ____ watchman only nodded when we passed.
Answer
(1) zealous (2) sagacious (3) discern (4) taciturn; not needed: bolster
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