What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
- A.careful to avoid danger
- B.taking big risks
- C.moving very fast
- D.speaking loudly
2.It was a gloomy afternoon with grey clouds. What does "gloomy" mean here?
- A.loud and busy
- B.hot and dusty
- C.dark and rather sad
- D.bright and cheerful
3.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.very frightened
- B.not interested at all
- C.very keen to do something
- D.very tired
4.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.thin and bendy
- B.bright and loud
- C.wet and cold
- D.strong and firm
5.It was generous of Ana to share her lunch. What does "generous" mean here?
- A.unwilling to share
- B.very forgetful
- C.very quick
- D.willing to give and share
6.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.completely ordinary
- C.very heavy
- D.strange or unusual
7.The warm room made everyone drowsy. What does "drowsy" mean here?
- A.wide awake
- B.very cross
- C.very fast
- D.sleepy
8.Handle the fragile eggs with both hands. What does "fragile" mean here?
- A.easily broken
- B.very hard to break
- C.very heavy
- D.very warm
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