What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.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
2.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.not interested at all
- B.very keen to do something
- C.very frightened
- D.very tired
3.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to move with short quick steps
- B.to move very slowly
- C.to sit and wait
- D.to shout out
4.It was a gloomy afternoon with grey clouds. What does "gloomy" mean here?
- A.loud and busy
- B.bright and cheerful
- C.hot and dusty
- D.dark and rather sad
5.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely quiet
- B.extremely dry
- C.extremely narrow
- D.extremely large
6.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.very heavy
- B.very expensive
- C.completely ordinary
- D.strange or unusual
7.It was generous of Ana to share her lunch. What does "generous" mean here?
- A.very quick
- B.very forgetful
- C.unwilling to share
- D.willing to give and share
8.The farmer was furious when the goats escaped. What does "furious" mean here?
- A.extremely calm
- B.extremely funny
- C.extremely angry
- D.extremely early
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