Meaning in context

Good restaurants in this small town are few and far between. → Are there many good restaurants or not many?

Jack pledged to pay more attention in class. → Did Jack make a promise or just think about it?

The security guard went on patrol every night at 10 p.m. → Was he watching over an area or sleeping at home?

The mayor promised to tackle the city's traffic problem. → Is she going to try to solve the problem or ignore it?

The detective gathered clues to solve the case. → Was he collecting information or destroying it??

The scientist made sure her measurements were accurate. → Were her measurements correct or random?

They extended their vacation by three more days. → Did they make their vacation longer or shorter?

John went too far with his joke, and his friend got angry. → Did John stop at the right time or do too much?

Climbing a mountain without safety gear is very risky. → Is this activity dangerous or safe?

People came from far and wide to see the famous artist’s exhibit. → Did they come from his town or from other places??

You’re not far off – keep trying to answer! → Is the answer very wrong or almost correct?

Lena tried a different approach to studying and got a better grade. → Did Lena change her method or her subject?

The school received funding to buy new computers. → What did the school get?

Life in a big city is a far cry from living in a quiet village. → Are they very similar or very different?

She signed the contract before starting her new job. → What did she write on the contract??

That was by far the best concert I’ve ever been to! → Was it a little better or much better than others?