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

had not eaten since breakfast
had not eaten since breakfast

by the time
by the time

arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant

My brothers and I

1 answer

The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "famished" is had not eaten since breakfast. This phrase indicates that a significant amount of time has passed without eating, which suggests a strong feeling of hunger.