What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The warm room made everyone drowsy. What does "drowsy" mean here?
- A.wide awake
- B.sleepy
- C.very cross
- D.very fast
2.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.strong and firm
- B.thin and bendy
- C.wet and cold
- D.bright and loud
3.It was a gloomy afternoon with grey clouds. What does "gloomy" mean here?
- A.bright and cheerful
- B.hot and dusty
- C.dark and rather sad
- D.loud and busy
4.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.very tired
- B.very keen to do something
- C.not interested at all
- D.very frightened
5.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.not wanting to do something
- B.eager to begin
- C.extremely proud
- D.very hungry
6.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely quiet
- B.extremely narrow
- C.extremely dry
- D.extremely large
7.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.strange or unusual
- B.very heavy
- C.completely ordinary
- D.very expensive
8.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
- A.extremely early
- B.extremely funny
- C.extremely calm
- D.extremely angry
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