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What Does It Mean Here? RI.2.4
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1. The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
A. extremely angry B. extremely calm C. extremely funny D. extremely early 2. It was generous of Ana to share her lunch. What does "generous" mean here?
A. very forgetful B. unwilling to share C. willing to give and share D. very quick 3. An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
A. extremely quiet B. extremely large C. extremely dry D. extremely narrow 4. 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 5. There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
A. completely ordinary B. very expensive C. strange or unusual D. very heavy 6. Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
A. very hungry B. eager to begin C. extremely proud D. not wanting to do something 7. Handle the fragile eggs with both hands. What does "fragile" mean here?
A. very warm B. very heavy C. easily broken D. very hard to break 8. 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 LessonPrint · RI.2.4 · Set 5 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — What Does It Mean Here? Set 5. Prints on its own sheet.
1. extremely angry 2. willing to give and share 3. extremely large 4. careful to avoid danger 5. strange or unusual 6. not wanting to do something 7. easily broken 8. strong and firm Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.2.4 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.