Understanding Vocabulary in Context

What is the meaning of the word "consented" in the following sentence? "After much discussion, the committee finally consented to the new policy."

• Refused

• Agreed

• Ignored

• Criticized

Choose the correct meaning of the word "sheaf" in this context: "The farmer gathered a sheaf of wheat from the field."

• A single grain

• A bundle of stalks

• A type of tool

• A piece of machinery

In the sentence "The outcome of the experiment was surprising," what does "outcome" mean?

• The process

• The result

• The equipment

• The hypothesis

What does the word "homeland" refer to in the sentence: "Many people long to return to their homeland after years of living abroad"?

• A foreign country

• A place of birth

• A vacation spot

• A workplace

Determine the meaning of "advised" in the sentence: "The doctor advised her to rest for a few days."

• Ordered

• Suggested

• Ignored

• Criticized

What is the meaning of "content" in the sentence: "He was content with his performance in the competition"?

• Dissatisfied

• Happy

• Confused

• Angry

In the context of the sentence "The witness was testifying in court," what does "testifying" mean?

• Lying

• Singing

• Giving evidence

• Arguing

What strategy would you use to determine the meaning of the word "consented" if you did not know it?

• Look for context clues in the sentence

• Guess based on the length of the word

• Ignore the word

• Ask someone else

If you encounter the word "sheaf" in a text, which strategy could help you understand its meaning?

• Skip the word

• Use a dictionary

• Change the word

• Replace it with "leaf"

How can you clarify the meaning of "outcome" in a sentence?

• By ignoring the sentence

• By using synonyms

• By asking a friend

• By looking at the sentence structure