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 sudden bang
- D.a sharp smell
2.Tall grass concealed the entrance to the burrow. What does "conceal" mean here?
- A.to hide from sight
- B.to measure
- C.to destroy
- D.to show clearly
3.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
4.The deer was wary of the open field. What does "wary" mean here?
- A.completely fearless
- B.very sleepy
- C.careful because of possible danger
- D.very greedy
5.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.sudden joy
- B.great eagerness
- C.unwillingness to do something
- D.quiet confidence
6.A vast plain stretched beyond the river. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very costly
- B.very great in size or amount
- C.very recent
- D.very small in size
7.They set off at a brisk pace. What does "brisk" mean here?
- A.loud and angry
- B.cold and damp
- C.quick and energetic
- D.slow and tired
8.The smell of woodsmoke lingered all evening. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to leave instantly
- B.to freeze solid
- C.to remain longer than expected
- D.to grow louder
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