Work It Out from Context
L.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The deer was wary of the open field. What does "wary" mean here?
- A.careful because of possible danger
- B.very sleepy
- C.very greedy
- D.completely fearless
2.They set off at a brisk pace. What does "brisk" mean here?
- A.slow and tired
- B.cold and damp
- C.loud and angry
- D.quick and energetic
3.The captain's face was grim as he read the note. What does "grim" mean here?
- A.loud and busy
- B.warm and sunny
- C.serious and gloomy
- D.light-hearted and merry
4.The drenched sheep huddled by the wall. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.newly shorn
- B.completely dry
- C.very fast
- D.thoroughly soaked
5.Tall grass concealed the entrance to the burrow. What does "conceal" mean here?
- A.to measure
- B.to hide from sight
- C.to destroy
- D.to show clearly
6.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.great eagerness
- B.unwillingness to do something
- C.quiet confidence
- D.sudden joy
7.The smell of woodsmoke lingered all evening. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to leave instantly
- B.to freeze solid
- C.to remain longer than expected
- D.to grow louder
8.There was a peculiar mark on the door. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.strange or odd
- B.very expensive
- C.very heavy
- D.completely usual
LessonPrint · L.3.4 · Set 12 · free to copy for classroom use