What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.An enormous oak shaded the whole yard. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely narrow
- B.extremely dry
- C.extremely quiet
- D.extremely large
2.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.very tired
- B.very frightened
- C.not interested at all
- D.very keen to do something
3.Be cautious when you cross the icy path. What does "cautious" mean here?
- A.speaking loudly
- B.careful to avoid danger
- C.taking big risks
- D.moving very fast
4.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to sit and wait
- B.to move very slowly
- C.to shout out
- D.to move with short quick steps
5.Handle the fragile eggs with both hands. What does "fragile" mean here?
- A.very heavy
- B.very hard to break
- C.easily broken
- D.very warm
6.Jo was reluctant to leave the warm house. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.not wanting to do something
- B.very hungry
- C.eager to begin
- D.extremely proud
7.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
8.There was a peculiar smell coming from the shed. What does "peculiar" mean here?
- A.completely ordinary
- B.very heavy
- C.strange or unusual
- D.very expensive
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