Academic Vocabulary
RI.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Do not hesitate to ask if you are stuck. What does "hesitate" mean here?
- A.to pause before acting
- B.to act at once
- C.to speak loudly
- D.to run away
2.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
- A.very small
- B.belonging to the very distant past
- C.very expensive
- D.made this year
3.Scientists observe the birds every morning. What does "observe" mean here?
- A.to watch carefully
- B.to argue about
- C.to build quickly
- D.to ignore completely
4.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.recently washed
- B.brightly painted
- C.strongly built
- D.easily knocked over
5.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
6.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
- A.present in large amounts
- B.very rare
- C.very small
- D.very late
7.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely sudden
- B.extremely large in size
- C.extremely quiet
- D.extremely few
8.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
- A.extremely heavy
- B.hard to find; not enough
- C.brightly coloured
- D.easy to find everywhere
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