Question

Choose the situation where you most expect to hear phrases.
This is really scrumptious!
A. at dinner
B. after work
C. in a taxi
D. at a football match

Answer 1

Hint: In linguistics, words are used to express our feelings properly. There are numerous words which can be used in various contexts. The meaning of a particular word can be understood by referring to the context where it has been used.

Complete answer:
1. Before we move on to inspect the situations where we are likely to hear the phrase, “this is really scrumptious!”, we first have to understand the meaning of the word ‘scrumptious’.
2. The word scrumptious refers to the extremely delicious or tasty quality of food.
3. Option A, “at dinner” is the correct answer. This is because we are most likely to hear the phrase, “This is really scrumptious!” at a dinner.
4. The other options are incorrect. We know that scrumptious is an adjective used to describe the good quality of food. Hence, it cannot be used in situations like work, taxi or football matches.
5. Thus, the correct answer to this question is option A.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A'.

Note: In this question, we studied about the meaning of the word ‘scrumptious’. This word is an adjective and is used to describe the extremely good and tasty quality of food. In this regard, it has been quite clear in front of us that the sort of adjective as shown in the question sentence (scrumptious) is apt for such functions/actions which are related and concerned with food and food-related delicacies. So, we can easily cross out the other options of commuting in a taxi, watching a match or going to work and else.