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 turn round
- C.to go up
- D.to stay level
2.The bustle of the market filled the square. What does "bustle" mean here?
- A.complete stillness
- B.steady rainfall
- C.gentle music
- D.busy noisy activity
3.His reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.sudden joy
- B.quiet confidence
- C.great eagerness
- 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.completely fearless
- C.very greedy
- D.very sleepy
5.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
6.A murmur of voices came from the hall. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.a bright flash
- B.a low continuous sound
- C.a sudden bang
- D.a sharp smell
7.A vast plain stretched beyond the river. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very small in size
- B.very great in size or amount
- C.very recent
- D.very costly
8.The smell of woodsmoke lingered all evening. What does "linger" mean here?
- A.to freeze solid
- B.to leave instantly
- C.to grow louder
- D.to remain longer than expected
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