Guessing Meaning Practice 1

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate

• burned

• slept

• rested

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

• gracefully

• lazily

• dangerously

• hopefully

We often travel to the countryside in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.

• hurricane

• mountains

• snow

• leaves

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

• assigned

• joyful

• taken

• fed

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

• joyful

• serious

• happy

• sarcastic

The country cottage was just outside the scenic and picturesque town.

• beautiful

• artistic

• ruined

• horrible

When the student didn't understand the instructions, he asked the teacher to clarify.

• mix up

• formulate

• explain

• define

The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.

• cool

• inmodest

• dangerous

• insolent

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

• shining

• fun

• dark

• oppressive

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

• harsh

• windy

• gentle

• pleasant