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