What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to shout out
- B.to sit and wait
- C.to move with short quick steps
- D.to move very slowly
2.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
- A.moving very fast
- B.careful to avoid danger
- C.taking big risks
- D.speaking loudly
3.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.very frightened
- B.not interested at all
- C.very tired
- D.very keen to do something
4.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.extremely proud
- B.eager to begin
- C.very hungry
- D.not wanting to do something
5.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.wet and cold
- B.bright and loud
- C.thin and bendy
- D.strong and firm
6.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
- A.extremely angry
- B.extremely early
- C.extremely funny
- D.extremely calm
7.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely large
- B.extremely dry
- C.extremely quiet
- D.extremely narrow
8.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.very heavy
- B.very expensive
- C.strange or unusual
- D.completely ordinary
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