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Class 7 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 “Water becomes scarce in the village during May.”, the word “scarce” means:
- hard to find because there is very little
- telling the truth and not cheating
- to take or agree to something offered
- ready to face danger or pain without fear
Answer
(a) hard to find because there is very little
- 2.
In the sentence “The team celebrated its victory in the final match.”, the word “victory” means:
- slightly wet
- very large in size or amount
- success in a game, contest or battle
- the chance of being hurt or harmed
Answer
(c) success in a game, contest or battle
- 3.
In the sentence “Despite winning the prize, Dev stayed humble.”, the word “humble” means:
- to allow someone to do something
- neat and well arranged
- hard to find because there is very little
- not proud; not thinking you are better than others
Answer
(d) not proud; not thinking you are better than others
Section B · short answer
- 4.
Complete the sentence with the right word (annoy / visible / fierce): A ____ storm uprooted trees along the coast.
Answer
fierce
Fierce: violent and frightening.
- 5.
Complete the sentence with the right word (expand / cheerful / timid): Metals ____ a little when they are heated.
Answer
expand
Expand: to become or make bigger.
Section C · long answer
- 6.
Fill in each blank with a word from the box. One word is not needed. Box: polite, loyal, foolish, fragile, timid (1) The ____ kitten hid under the bed when guests came. (2) It is ____ to say thank you when someone helps you. (3) The ____ dog waited at the gate every evening. (4) Pack the glass bowl carefully because it is ____.
Answer
(1) timid (2) polite (3) loyal (4) fragile; not needed: foolish
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