Work the Word Out from Context
L.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The farmer had to bellow over the wind. What does "bellow" mean here?
- A.to write neatly
- B.to shout in a deep loud voice
- C.to walk slowly
- D.to whisper quietly
2.The damp towel would not dry indoors. What does "damp" mean here?
- A.slightly wet
- B.very hard
- C.completely dry
- D.very hot
3.They had to hoist the sack onto the cart. What does "hoist" mean here?
- A.to count something
- B.to hide something
- C.to drop something
- D.to lift something heavy up
4.The rabbit seemed to vanish into the hedge. What does "vanish" mean here?
- A.to disappear suddenly
- B.to appear slowly
- C.to grow bigger
- D.to make a noise
5.The steep bank was hard to climb. What does "steep" mean here?
- A.very warm
- B.rising or falling very sharply
- C.completely flat
- D.very wide
6.They had to trudge home through deep snow. What does "trudge" mean here?
- A.to walk slowly with heavy steps
- B.to skip lightly
- C.to sit still
- D.to shout loudly
7.The weary walkers sat down on the wall. What does "weary" mean here?
- A.very tired
- B.very hungry
- C.full of energy
- D.very cross
8.Do not linger by the gate in this cold. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to leave at once
- B.to stay longer than needed
- C.to run fast
- D.to shout out
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