Vocabulary in Context
26 Grade 6 English questions on Vocabulary in Context, with worked marking schemes. 26 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 mark"The diligent student always completed her assignments on time."
The word "diligent" means:
A. hardworking
B. lazy
C. slow
D. quiet
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Marking scheme
A. 'Diligent' means showing careful effort
Question 2
1 mark"The solution is transparent." "Transparent" means:
A. opaque
B. clear or see-through
C. coloured
D. dark
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1 mark"She gave a concise explanation." "Concise" means:
A. confusing
B. long and detailed
C. repeated
D. brief and clear
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1 markThe word "pro-" in "progress" means:
A. forward
B. above
C. back
D. against
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1 mark"It is essential to drink clean water every day."
The word "essential" means:
A. optional
B. very important
C. dangerous
D. expensive
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1 markThe antonym of "tranquil" is:
A. peaceful
B. quiet
C. calm
D. noisy and chaotic
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1 mark"The boy was reluctant to go to the dentist."
The word "reluctant" means:
A. excited
B. unwilling
C. brave
D. eager
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1 mark"Don't touch the hot pan!" said Mother. She was _______ the child.
A. praising
B. encouraging
C. punishing
D. warning
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Marking scheme
D. 'Don't touch' with exclamation = warning
Question 9
1 mark"The inquisitive child asked question after question." "Inquisitive" means:
A. bored
B. tired
C. very curious
D. naughty
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1 mark"The cunning fox tricked the crow into dropping the cheese."
The word "cunning" means:
A. friendly
B. honest
C. stupid
D. clever in a tricky way
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1 mark"The river flows swiftly during the rainy season."
The word "swiftly" means:
A. quickly
B. quietly
C. deeply
D. slowly
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1 mark"The journey was very tiresome. We walked for many hours."
The word "tiresome" means:
A. exciting
B. tiring
C. enjoyable
D. short
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1 mark"The obstinate child refused to listen." "Obstinate" means:
A. happy
B. obedient
C. stubborn
D. excited
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C. obstinate = stubbornly refusing to change
Question 14
1 mark"The drought caused a severe shortage of food."
The word "severe" means:
A. temporary
B. slight
C. mild
D. very serious
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1 mark"The ancient building had been standing for hundreds of years."
The word "ancient" means:
A. new
B. large
C. very old
D. beautiful
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1 markWhich word is the correct homophone: "The sun _______ in the east." (shine — past)
A. shine
B. shined
C. shown
D. shone
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1 mark"The drought caused severe food shortages." "Severe" means:
A. mild
B. expected
C. temporary
D. very serious
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1 mark"The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs. These magnificent structures have stood for thousands of years."
The word "magnificent" means:
A. impressive and grand
B. broken
C. small
D. old
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1 markThe word "bio-" in "biography" means:
A. write
B. picture
C. study
D. life
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1 markWhich word is the correct homophone? "The horse hurt its _______ leg."
A. wright
B. write
C. right
D. rite
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Marking scheme
C. 'right' = correct/right side (not write/rite)
Question 21
1 mark"Diligent students always submit their work on time." "Diligent" means:
A. hardworking and careful
B. clever
C. talkative
D. lazy
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1 markThe word that means "a place where books are kept" is:
A. library
B. factory
C. hospital
D. dormitory
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1 mark"She was reluctant to share her lunch." "Reluctant" means:
A. happy
B. eager
C. unwilling
D. quick
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1 mark"The generous woman gave food to the hungry children."
The word "generous" means:
A. angry
B. selfish
C. kind and giving
D. poor
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Marking scheme
C. 'Generous' means willing to give freely
Question 25
1 mark"The crowd was euphoric after the victory." "Euphoric" means:
A. calm
B. bored
C. angry
D. intensely happy
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1 mark"Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya's economy. Millions of Kenyans depend on farming for their livelihoods. Major crops include tea, coffee, and horticultural products."
The word "livelihoods" means:
A. entertainment
B. health
C. holidays
D. means of earning a living
(1 mark)
Marking scheme
D. livelihoods = means of earning a living
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