Vocabulary in Context

24 Grade 4 English questions on Vocabulary in Context, with worked marking schemes. 24 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A place where we keep books and go to read is called a:

   A. kitchen

   B. market

   C. bedroom

   D. library

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   "We should conserve our forests." The word "conserve" means:

   A. destroy

   B. protect

   C. plant

   D. sell

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   "The fierce lion roared loudly."

   "Fierce" means:

   A. quiet

   B. small

   C. gentle

   D. wild and aggressive

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   Marking scheme

   D. 'Fierce' = wild/aggressive

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   "The weary traveller sat down to rest." "Weary" means:

   A. very tired

   B. excited

   C. angry

   D. happy

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   "The boy was very exhausted after the long journey."

   "Exhausted" means:

   A. angry

   B. excited

   C. very tired

   D. happy

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which word means the same as "begin"?

   A. end

   B. stop

   C. finish

   D. start

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   "The old man was very wise." The word "wise" means:

   A. having good judgement

   B. tall

   C. old

   D. foolish

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   Marking scheme

   A. wise = having good judgement

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The opposite of "mend" is:

   A. fix

   B. sew

   C. break

   D. repair

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   A person who flies an aeroplane is called a:

   A. conductor

   B. pilot

   C. captain

   D. driver

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    "The huge elephant crossed the road."

    "Huge" means:

    A. fast

    B. thin

    C. small

    D. very big

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    "Water is essential for all living things. Without water, plants wilt, animals die, and humans become dehydrated."

    The word "essential" means:

    A. very necessary

    B. unnecessary

    C. harmful

    D. optional

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    Marking scheme

    A. essential = very necessary

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    "She was very grateful for the gift." The word "grateful" means:

    A. sad

    B. surprised

    C. angry

    D. thankful

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which word means the same as "happy"?

    A. joyful

    B. sad

    C. angry

    D. tired

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    "The children were frightened by the thunder."

    "Frightened" means:

    A. scared

    B. happy

    C. tired

    D. hungry

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The synonym of "furious" is:

    A. very angry

    B. calm

    C. worried

    D. sad

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which word correctly completes: "The lion is a _______ animal."

    A. tame

    B. domestic

    C. gentle

    D. wild

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    A person who looks after sick people in a hospital is a:

    A. driver

    B. farmer

    C. teacher

    D. nurse

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    "The ancient building is very old."

    "Ancient" means:

    A. very old

    B. new

    C. beautiful

    D. tall

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    "The athlete was swift and agile." "Agile" means:

    A. able to move quickly and easily

    B. tall

    C. slow

    D. strong

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    "The lazy boy did not finish his work." The word "lazy" means:

    A. not willing to work

    B. hardworking

    C. fast

    D. sick

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    Marking scheme

    A. lazy = not willing to work

21. Question 21

    1 mark

    "She was very _______ in class and always participated." Which word fits?

    A. sleepy

    B. active

    C. lazy

    D. quiet

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22. Question 22

    1 mark

    "The heavy rains caused floods." The word "floods" means:

    A. earthquakes

    B. drought

    C. water covering land

    D. storms

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    Marking scheme

    C. floods = water overflow covering land

23. Question 23

    1 mark

    "She was delighted to receive the gift."

    "Delighted" means:

    A. sad

    B. confused

    C. very happy

    D. angry

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24. Question 24

    1 mark

    "The curious cat investigated every corner of the room." "Curious" means:

    A. eager to know or learn

    B. hungry

    C. lazy

    D. scared

    (1 mark)

    Marking scheme

    A. curious = eager to know or learn

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