Looking for word meanings in context

1. After hearing the bad news, Jake had a heavy heart all day.

In this sentence the most likely meaning of "heavy" is:

• Large in weight

• Difficult to lift

• Full of sadness

1. Mia gave her friend a warm hug before saying goodbye.

1. Which meaning fits the sentence?

• A little hot, but not too much

• Friendly and kind

1. The bank of the river was crowded with birds looking for food.

1. Which meaning of bank fits the sentence?

• A place where people keep their money

• The land beside a river or lake

• A building where you borrow books

1. Dad helped me tie my shoelaces so they wouldn’t come undone.

1. Which meaning best fits the sentence?

• To fasten or secure something with a string or rope

• A piece of clothing worn around the neck

1. Karen had to swallow her pride and apologise after realising she was wrong.

1. Which meaning of swallow fits the sentence?

• To make food or drink go down your throat

• A small bird that flies fast

• 1. To accept something unpleasant without complaining

1. The teacher asked us to check our answers before handing in the test.

Which meaning is more likely for this sentence?

• A piece of paper that can be used to pay for something

• A pattern that is made of at least 2 different coloured squares

• To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct

1. When the storm hit, the ship was rocked by the waves.

1. Which meaning best fits the sentence?

• A type of music genre

• To move back and forth or from side to side

1. Sarah had to break the news gently to her friend.

1. Which meaning of break fits the sentence?

• To reveal or give new information

• To cause something to separate into pieces

• To interrupt or disturb

1. The light rain was refreshing after the hot day.

1. Which meaning of light fits the sentence?

• Not heavy

• Not intense or severe

• Bright or illuminated

1. Emma had to draw the curtains to block out the sunlight.

1. Which meaning best fits the sentence?

• To take out a weapon

• To pull something closed or shut

• To make a picture with a pencil or pen