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.very greedy
- B.very sleepy
- C.completely fearless
- D.careful because of possible danger
2.The drenched sheep huddled by the wall. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very fast
- B.thoroughly soaked
- C.newly shorn
- D.completely dry
3.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.quiet confidence
- B.sudden joy
- C.great eagerness
- D.unwillingness to do something
4.They began to descend the narrow stair. What does "descend" mean here?
- A.to go up
- B.to turn round
- C.to go down
- D.to stay level
5.A murmur of voices came from the hall. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.a low continuous sound
- B.a sharp smell
- C.a sudden bang
- D.a bright flash
6.The smell of woodsmoke lingered all evening. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to grow louder
- B.to freeze solid
- C.to leave instantly
- D.to remain longer than expected
7.There was a peculiar mark on the door. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.completely usual
- B.very expensive
- C.very heavy
- D.strange or odd
8.They set off at a brisk pace. What does "brisk" mean here?
- A.quick and energetic
- B.slow and tired
- C.loud and angry
- D.cold and damp
LessonPrint · L.3.4 · Set 15 · free to copy for classroom use