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CONTEXTUAL MEANING REVIEW

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After the flood destroyed the bridge, the villagers felt vulnerable because no help could reach them quickly.

What is the closest meaning of vulnerable?

a)

easily harmed

b)

very powerful

c)

wealthy

d)

independent

2.

Despite many failures, she finally overcame her fear of public speaking.
What does overcame mean?

a)

Gave up on or surrender

b)

was defeated by

c)

defeated or control

d)

forgot about

3.

The city is known for its diversity, with people from many cultures and backgrounds living together.
What is the meaning of diversity?

a)

Similarity

b)

Variety

c)

Loneliness

d)

Conflict

4.

Thanks to vaccination programs, the dangerous disease has been eradicated from the region.
What does "eradicated" mean?

a)

Spread widely

b)

eliminated

c)

observed

d)

studied deeply

5.

The government launched a new program to combat corruption in public offices.
What does "combat" mean?

a)

Support

b)

Fight against

c)

Ignore

d)

Hide

6.

When the fire broke out, the teacher ordered an immediate evacuation.
What is the meaning of immediate?

a)

Sudden

b)

Planned

c)

Delayed

d)

Slow

7.

They saw a vast desert that looked endless.
What does "vast" mean?

a)

Very small

b)

Very deep

c)

Very large

d)

Very dirty

8.

Finding the cure was a big breakthrough for the researchers.
What does "breakthrough" mean?

a)

Major problem

b)

Common Event

c)

Small mistake

d)

Vital discovery

9.

He had severe pain, so he had to go to the hospital.
What does severe mean?

a)

Small

b)

Serious

c)

Funny

d)

Normal

10.

The towel can absorb all the water on the table.
What does "absorb" mean?

a)

Throw away

b)

Break

c)

Take in

d)

Move

11.

Because of new technology, this phone will soon face obsolescence, and no one will use it anymore.

What is the meaning of obsolescence?

a)

No longer useful

b)

Being more modern

c)

Being repaired

d)

Being expensive

12.

The law of gravity seems immutable; it never changes.
What does "immutable" mean?

a)

Very dangerous

b)

Hard to understand

c)

Impossible to change

d)

New

13.

He agreed because of forces, not because he wanted to.

What is the meaning of forces?

a)

His own choice

b)

Happiness

c)

A reward

d)

Pressure

14.

Having a store next to my house is a big convenience. I don’t need to go far to buy food.

What is the meaning of convenience?

a)

Difficulty

b)

Ease

c)

Danger

d)

Surprise

15.

He shared his password with a stranger, and now his account is compromised.

What is the meaning of compromised?

a)

No longer safe

b)

Made safer

c)

Forgotten

d)

Improved