What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.not interested at all
- B.very frightened
- C.very tired
- D.very keen to do something
2.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
- A.extremely angry
- B.extremely calm
- C.extremely funny
- D.extremely early
3.Handle the fragile eggs with both hands. What does "fragile" mean here?
- A.very heavy
- B.easily broken
- C.very warm
- D.very hard to break
4.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to move very slowly
- B.to sit and wait
- C.to move with short quick steps
- D.to shout out
5.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
- A.taking big risks
- B.moving very fast
- C.careful to avoid danger
- D.speaking loudly
6.The warm room made everyone drowsy. What does "drowsy" mean here?
- A.wide awake
- B.sleepy
- C.very fast
- D.very cross
7.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.eager to begin
- B.extremely proud
- C.very hungry
- D.not wanting to do something
8.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely large
- B.extremely narrow
- C.extremely quiet
- D.extremely dry
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