Work It Out from Context
L.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.They began to descend the narrow stair. What does "descend" mean here?
- A.to go down
- B.to go up
- C.to stay level
- D.to turn round
2.The bustle of the market filled the square. What does "bustle" mean here?
- A.complete stillness
- B.gentle music
- C.steady rainfall
- D.busy noisy activity
3.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.sudden joy
- B.quiet confidence
- C.unwillingness to do something
- D.great eagerness
4.There was a peculiar mark on the door. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.completely usual
- C.strange or odd
- D.very heavy
5.The drenched sheep huddled by the wall. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very fast
- B.thoroughly soaked
- C.newly shorn
- D.completely dry
6.A murmur of voices came from the hall. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.a bright flash
- B.a sudden bang
- C.a sharp smell
- D.a low continuous sound
7.The captain's face was grim as he read the note. What does "grim" mean here?
- A.loud and busy
- B.light-hearted and merry
- C.serious and gloomy
- D.warm and sunny
8.The deer was wary of the open field. What does "wary" mean here?
- A.careful because of possible danger
- B.completely fearless
- C.very sleepy
- D.very greedy
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