What Does This Word Mean Here?
RL.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.They built a sturdy bridge out of blocks. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.weak and floppy
- B.small and shiny
- C.soft and warm
- D.strong and not easily broken
2.The curious puppy sniffed at the box. What does "curious" mean here?
- A.not interested
- B.very sleepy
- C.very angry
- D.wanting to know more
3.Amy felt nervous before her first swimming lesson. What does "nervous" mean here?
- A.worried about what might happen
- B.completely calm
- C.extremely funny
- D.very warm
4.Firefighters came to rescue the cat from the tree. What does "rescue" mean here?
- A.to save someone from danger
- B.to argue with
- C.to laugh at
- D.to leave behind
5.The gigantic ship filled the whole harbour. What does "gigantic" mean here?
- A.very, very fast
- B.very, very quiet
- C.very, very thin
- D.very, very big
6.The museum had an ancient clay pot. What does "ancient" mean here?
- A.brand new
- B.very, very old
- C.very small
- D.very loud
7.They let the goats wander across the field. What does "wander" mean here?
- A.to walk without a plan
- B.to shout loudly
- C.to run in a straight line
- D.to sit very still
8.The classroom was silent while everyone read. What does "silent" mean here?
- A.moving very fast
- B.making no sound at all
- C.making a lot of noise
- D.very colourful
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