What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.eager to begin
- B.not wanting to do something
- C.very hungry
- D.extremely proud
2.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely quiet
- B.extremely large
- C.extremely narrow
- D.extremely dry
3.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.completely ordinary
- B.strange or unusual
- C.very expensive
- D.very heavy
4.It was generous of Ana to share her lunch. What does "generous" mean here?
- A.willing to give and share
- B.very quick
- C.very forgetful
- D.unwilling to share
5.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to move very slowly
- B.to move with short quick steps
- C.to shout out
- D.to sit and wait
6.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
7.It was a gloomy afternoon with grey clouds. What does "gloomy" mean here?
- A.loud and busy
- B.bright and cheerful
- C.hot and dusty
- D.dark and rather sad
8.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.wet and cold
- B.thin and bendy
- C.strong and firm
- D.bright and loud
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