Academic Vocabulary
RI.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely sudden
- B.extremely large in size
- C.extremely few
- D.extremely quiet
2.A fierce wind bent the young trees. What does "fierce" mean here?
- A.violent and frightening
- B.warm and dry
- C.slow and steady
- D.soft and gentle
3.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.strongly built
- B.brightly painted
- C.easily knocked over
- D.recently washed
4.Scientists observe the birds every morning. What does "observe" mean here?
- A.to watch carefully
- B.to ignore completely
- C.to argue about
- D.to build quickly
5.Rain was abundant that spring, so the crops grew fast. What does "abundant" mean here?
- A.very late
- B.very small
- C.present in large amounts
- D.very rare
6.The shallow end of the pool came up to her knees. What does "shallow" mean here?
- A.extremely cold
- B.extremely deep
- C.not deep
- D.extremely wide
7.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
- A.all at once
- B.slowly, a little at a time
- C.in a straight line
- D.very loudly
8.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.cold and damp
- B.loud and proud
- C.unwilling and hesitating
- D.quick and willing
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