Work It Out from Context
L.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.great eagerness
- B.quiet confidence
- C.unwillingness to do something
- D.sudden joy
2.A murmur of voices came from the hall. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.a low continuous sound
- B.a sudden bang
- C.a bright flash
- D.a sharp smell
3.The bustle of the market filled the square. What does "bustle" mean here?
- A.gentle music
- B.busy noisy activity
- C.complete stillness
- D.steady rainfall
4.The smell of woodsmoke lingered all evening. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to grow louder
- B.to remain longer than expected
- C.to leave instantly
- D.to freeze solid
5.A vast plain stretched beyond the river. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very small in size
- B.very costly
- C.very recent
- D.very great in size or amount
6.Tall grass concealed the entrance to the burrow. What does "conceal" mean here?
- A.to destroy
- B.to hide from sight
- C.to measure
- D.to show clearly
7.They began to descend the narrow stair. What does "descend" mean here?
- A.to go up
- B.to go down
- C.to turn round
- D.to stay level
8.The drenched sheep huddled by the wall. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.newly shorn
- B.completely dry
- C.very fast
- D.thoroughly soaked
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