Work It Out from Context
L.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The drenched sheep huddled by the wall. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.completely dry
- B.newly shorn
- C.very fast
- D.thoroughly soaked
2.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.sudden joy
- B.unwillingness to do something
- C.great eagerness
- D.quiet confidence
3.The captain's face was grim as he read the note. What does "grim" mean here?
- A.warm and sunny
- B.serious and gloomy
- C.loud and busy
- D.light-hearted and merry
4.A murmur of voices came from the hall. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.a bright flash
- B.a low continuous sound
- C.a sudden bang
- D.a sharp smell
5.They set off at a brisk pace. What does "brisk" mean here?
- A.slow and tired
- B.cold and damp
- C.quick and energetic
- D.loud and angry
6.The deer was wary of the open field. What does "wary" mean here?
- A.very greedy
- B.careful because of possible danger
- C.completely fearless
- D.very sleepy
7.A vast plain stretched beyond the river. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very small in size
- B.very great in size or amount
- C.very costly
- D.very recent
8.The bustle of the market filled the square. What does "bustle" mean here?
- A.complete stillness
- B.busy noisy activity
- C.gentle music
- D.steady rainfall
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