Work It Out from Context
L.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.A murmur of voices came from the hall. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.a low continuous sound
- B.a bright flash
- C.a sharp smell
- D.a sudden bang
2.The drenched sheep huddled by the wall. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very fast
- B.completely dry
- C.thoroughly soaked
- D.newly shorn
3.The smell of woodsmoke lingered all evening. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to leave instantly
- B.to freeze solid
- C.to grow louder
- D.to remain longer than expected
4.There was a peculiar mark on the door. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.very heavy
- C.strange or odd
- D.completely usual
5.The captain's face was grim as he read the note. What does "grim" mean here?
- A.loud and busy
- B.serious and gloomy
- C.light-hearted and merry
- D.warm and sunny
6.The deer was wary of the open field. What does "wary" mean here?
- A.very greedy
- B.completely fearless
- C.careful because of possible danger
- D.very sleepy
7.They set off at a brisk pace. What does "brisk" mean here?
- A.cold and damp
- B.quick and energetic
- C.loud and angry
- D.slow and tired
8.They began to descend the narrow stair. What does "descend" mean here?
- A.to turn round
- B.to stay level
- C.to go down
- D.to go up
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