Question

Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

My brothers and I had not eaten since breakfast, almost five hours ago, and were famished by the time we arrived at the restaurant.

Which phrase in this sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of famished as it is used in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant

had not eaten since breakfast
had not eaten since breakfast

by the time
by the time

My brothers and I

Answer 1

The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "famished" is:

had not eaten since breakfast

This indicates that they have not had food for a long period, suggesting they are very hungry.