Academic Vocabulary
RI.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.A fierce wind bent the young trees. What does "fierce" mean here?
- A.violent and frightening
- B.soft and gentle
- C.warm and dry
- D.slow and steady
2.Scientists observe the birds every morning. What does "observe" mean here?
- A.to watch carefully
- B.to ignore completely
- C.to build quickly
- D.to argue about
3.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely few
- B.extremely sudden
- C.extremely quiet
- D.extremely large in size
4.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
5.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
- A.brightly coloured
- B.hard to find; not enough
- C.extremely heavy
- D.easy to find everywhere
6.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
7.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
- A.made this year
- B.belonging to the very distant past
- C.very expensive
- D.very small
8.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.unwilling and hesitating
- B.cold and damp
- C.loud and proud
- D.quick and willing
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