What Does It Mean Here?
RI.2.4
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Tick the right meaning.
1.Handle the fragile eggs with both hands. What does "fragile" mean here?
- A.easily broken
- B.very heavy
- C.very hard to break
- D.very warm
2.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
3.The shelf was sturdy enough to hold the books. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.bright and loud
- B.strong and firm
- C.wet and cold
- D.thin and bendy
4.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
5.The warm room made everyone drowsy. What does "drowsy" mean here?
- A.sleepy
- B.very fast
- C.very cross
- D.wide awake
6.It was generous of Ana to share her lunch. What does "generous" mean here?
- A.willing to give and share
- B.unwilling to share
- C.very quick
- D.very forgetful
7.The class was eager to start the experiment. What does "eager" mean here?
- A.very tired
- B.not interested at all
- C.very keen to do something
- D.very frightened
8.Mice scurry along the wall at night. What does "scurry" mean here?
- A.to sit and wait
- B.to shout out
- C.to move very slowly
- D.to move with short quick steps
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