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 bright flash
- B.a sudden bang
- C.a low continuous sound
- D.a sharp smell
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.sudden joy
- B.great eagerness
- C.quiet confidence
- D.unwillingness to do something
4.The deer was wary of the open field. What does "wary" mean here?
- A.careful because of possible danger
- B.very sleepy
- C.completely fearless
- D.very greedy
5.The bustle of the market filled the square. What does "bustle" mean here?
- A.busy noisy activity
- B.complete stillness
- C.steady rainfall
- D.gentle music
6.They began to descend the narrow stair. What does "descend" mean here?
- A.to turn round
- B.to stay level
- C.to go up
- D.to go down
7.The captain's face was grim as he read the note. What does "grim" mean here?
- A.serious and gloomy
- B.light-hearted and merry
- C.loud and busy
- D.warm and sunny
8.They set off at a brisk pace. What does "brisk" mean here?
- A.loud and angry
- B.cold and damp
- C.slow and tired
- D.quick and energetic
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