Academic Vocabulary
RI.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.easily knocked over
- B.brightly painted
- C.strongly built
- D.recently washed
2.Scientists observe the birds every morning. What does "observe" mean here?
- A.to argue about
- B.to build quickly
- C.to watch carefully
- D.to ignore completely
3.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
- A.very small
- B.present in large amounts
- C.very late
- D.very rare
4.Do not hesitate to ask if you are stuck. What does "hesitate" mean here?
- A.to act at once
- B.to pause before acting
- C.to run away
- D.to speak loudly
5.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
- A.easy to find everywhere
- B.extremely heavy
- C.brightly coloured
- D.hard to find; not enough
6.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.unwilling and hesitating
- B.loud and proud
- C.quick and willing
- D.cold and damp
7.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely quiet
- B.extremely sudden
- C.extremely few
- D.extremely large in size
8.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
- A.happening often
- B.happening almost never
- C.happening very slowly
- D.happening very quietly
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