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Question
Match the meanings with the words/expressions in italic, and write the appropriate
meaning next to the sentence.
He nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw the bull coming towards him.
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Solution
He nearly jumped out of his skin when he saw the bull coming towards him. (very
frightened)
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