What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
- A.taking big risks
- B.speaking loudly
- C.careful to avoid danger
- D.moving very fast
2.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
- A.extremely calm
- B.extremely early
- C.extremely funny
- D.extremely angry
3.Handle the fragile eggs with both hands. What does "fragile" mean here?
- A.very hard to break
- B.very heavy
- C.easily broken
- D.very warm
4.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely large
- B.extremely quiet
- C.extremely dry
- D.extremely narrow
5.It was a gloomy afternoon with grey clouds. What does "gloomy" mean here?
- A.bright and cheerful
- B.hot and dusty
- C.loud and busy
- D.dark and rather sad
6.It was generous of Ana to share her lunch. What does "generous" mean here?
- A.unwilling to share
- B.willing to give and share
- C.very quick
- D.very forgetful
7.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.eager to begin
- B.extremely proud
- C.not wanting to do something
- D.very hungry
8.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.strong and firm
- B.bright and loud
- C.wet and cold
- D.thin and bendy
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