Free Meaning from Context MCQs with Answers

337 Meaning from Context MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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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Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Easy
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Fairly easy
  • 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
Easy
  • 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
Hard
  • 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
Moderate
  • 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