Free Meaning from Context MCQs with Answers
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Meaning from context requires inferring an unfamiliar word or phrase from surrounding clues, including definitions, examples, contrasts, cause and effect, tone and grammatical role. The intended meaning may differ from a dictionary’s first meaning, so collocation, connotation and the sentence’s overall idea must be considered together.
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- A. Amazon
- B. Nile
- C. Indus
- D. Mississippi
Explanation: The Amazon carries more water than any other river in the world because of its vast drainage basin and heavy rainfall.
Correct answer: Amazon- A. instant
- B. latter
- C. current
- D. former
Explanation: Current means existing or being used now, so it contrasts naturally with the earlier cook mentioned in “last cook.” Latter refers to the…
Correct answer: current- A. missing
- B. losing
- C. spending
- D. wasting
Explanation: Wasting time means using time uselessly, which matches the warning that persuading him will not succeed.
Correct answer: wasting- A. Hungry
- B. Carnivore
- C. Vegetarian
- D. Omnivore
Explanation: An omnivore eats both plants and animals, so a person who eats meat and vegetables is an omnivore.
Correct answer: Omnivore- A. Satiated
- B. esurient
- C. argumentative
- D. assiduous
Explanation: Satiated means completely satisfied after eating, which fits the result of a large dinner.
Correct answer: Satiated- A. Luxuriant
- B. Luxurious
- C. Extravagant
- D. Stingy
Explanation: An extravagant person spends excessively, especially on luxuries. Luxurious describes something comfortable or expensive, while stingy…
Correct answer: Extravagant- A. Entagle
- B. Waterfall
- C. Small boat
- D. Garden
Explanation: A cascade is a small or steep waterfall, often one that falls in stages. It does not refer to a boat, garden or entanglement.
Correct answer: Waterfall- A. Saving
- B. Recovering
- C. Redeeming
- D. Acquiring
Explanation: A redeeming feature is a good quality that partly offsets a person’s faults, which fits the criminal’s love of children.
Correct answer: Redeeming- A. displayed
- B. exposed
- C. showed
- D. view
Explanation: A situation can “show no signs of improvement,” meaning that there is no evidence of getting better.
Correct answer: showed- A. correct
- B. fitting
- C. appropriate
- D. useful
Explanation: Appropriate behaviour is behaviour that is suitable or proper in the circumstances, which fits rules for students.
Correct answer: appropriate- A. block
- B. bar
- C. slice
- D. piece
Explanation: Chocolate is commonly sold in a bar, while a block usually refers to a larger solid mass and a slice is cut from something soft or flat.
Correct answer: bar- A. person
- B. witnesses
- C. spectator
- D. attestant
Explanation: “Witnesses” is the plural of witness, meaning people who saw an event and can give evidence about it.
Correct answer: witnesses- A. timing
- B. time
- C. schedule
- D. lineup
Explanation: The fixed expression is “according to schedule,” meaning in line with the planned timetable.
Correct answer: schedule- A. fix
- B. link
- C. hook up
- D. attach
Explanation: Photographs are “attached” to an application when they are fastened or included with it.
Correct answer: attach- A. numbered
- B. named
- C. enumerated
- D. counted
Explanation: “Enumerated” means listed individually or one by one, which suits powers set out in constitutional provisions.
Correct answer: enumerated- A. transparent
- B. lucid
- C. clear
- D. translucent
Explanation: A transparent system makes its processes understandable and accessible to the public, especially in administrative or governmental…
Correct answer: transparent- A. information
- B. note
- C. message
- D. warning
Explanation: Cigarette packets carry health warning labels because they alert consumers to the dangers of smoking.
Correct answer: warning- A. characteristics
- B. problems
- C. feelings
- D. conditions
Explanation: “Characteristics” means distinctive qualities or features, such as adaptations that help animals survive severe conditions.
Correct answer: characteristics- A. aim
- B. motive
- C. objective
- D. purpose
Explanation: A “motive” is the reason or intention behind an act, especially a harmful or criminal one.
Correct answer: motive- A. overwhelming
- B. overriding
- C. excessive
- D. extreme
Explanation: An “overwhelming response” is one that is exceptionally large or enthusiastic, making it the standard collocation for strong public…
Correct answer: overwhelming