Academic Vocabulary
RI.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
- A.happening often
- B.happening almost never
- C.happening very quietly
- D.happening very slowly
2.The shallow end of the pool came up to her knees. What does "shallow" mean here?
- A.extremely wide
- B.extremely deep
- C.not deep
- D.extremely cold
3.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.recently washed
- B.brightly painted
- C.easily knocked over
- D.strongly built
4.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
- A.slowly, a little at a time
- B.very loudly
- C.in a straight line
- D.all at once
5.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
- A.present in large amounts
- B.very small
- C.very rare
- D.very late
6.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
- A.belonging to the very distant past
- B.very expensive
- C.very small
- D.made this year
7.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.loud and proud
- B.cold and damp
- C.quick and willing
- D.unwilling and hesitating
8.A fierce wind bent the young trees. What does "fierce" mean here?
- A.warm and dry
- B.slow and steady
- C.soft and gentle
- D.violent and frightening
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