Meaning of substance

[ayseg?l]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", question 5

Charles: It's very good the way he sits at the table and eats his ......... with a knife and fork.

(a) substance
(b) content
(c) sustenance
(d) food

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", answer 5

Charles: It's very good the way he sits at the table and eats his food with a knife and fork.

Correct answer: (d) food
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what substance means?

AYSEG?L

[Conchita]

One definition of substance is: matter or material of which things can be made: polythene is a man-made substance.

It can also refer to the basis of an argument or report: there is no substance in the rumour that the minister is going to resign; this lends substance to the rumour: makes it seem more likely to be true.

Yet another meaning for the word: a woman of substance, for example, refers to a wealthy woman.

[Torsten]

[Zellzacks]

Hi there!

I have a question here. Sustenance means food right? So we can't use sustenance instead of food?

Thank you in advance

[Rolana]

Would you be so kind to explain the whole meaning of the sentence. Particulary "It is very good the way..." Does this mean that the way the dog seats is very good? Im really concerned about this. thanks.