What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.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
2.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
- A.extremely funny
- B.extremely angry
- C.extremely early
- D.extremely calm
3.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.very frightened
- B.very tired
- C.very keen to do something
- D.not interested at all
4.The warm room made everyone drowsy. What does "drowsy" mean here?
- A.wide awake
- B.very fast
- C.very cross
- D.sleepy
5.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.wet and cold
- B.bright and loud
- C.strong and firm
- D.thin and bendy
6.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely dry
- B.extremely quiet
- C.extremely large
- D.extremely narrow
7.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to shout out
- B.to move with short quick steps
- C.to sit and wait
- D.to move very slowly
8.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
- A.careful to avoid danger
- B.taking big risks
- C.speaking loudly
- D.moving very fast
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