Which choice best describes the use of 'just' in the following sentences

1. 'Just three drinks alone cost 40 bucks.'
1. I think the price of the drinks is very high.
2. The drinks were put on the table only minutes ago.
3. I think the price of the drinks is cheap.


2. 'I just paid my rent.'
1. I planned to pay for many things but so far I have paid the rent and I will pay the other bills soon
2. I think my rent is very high
3. I paid my rent very recently


3. 'I just couldn't believe it.'
1. It is very simple to believe
2. I really couldn't believe it
3. I am not surprised that it is true


4. "We could have just gone to McDonalds instead."
1. McDonalds would have been cheaper.
2. I believe McDonalds is a better restaurant
3. We could have quickly gone to McDonalds.

Can you identify the meaning of just in the following sentences...

5. "The temperature is just right; not too cold, not too hot"
1. To express 'only'
2. To express 'exactly'
3. To identify the time as immediately after


6. "The party was just wonderful".
1. To express 'hardly'
2. To express 'really'
3. To identify the time as immediately after


7. "My sister is young – she's just seventeen years old".
1. To express 'only'
2. To express 'really'
3. To identify the time as immediately after


8. "I just don't want to go".
1. To express 'hardly'
2. To express possibility
3. To emphasize what you are saying