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.strongly built
- B.easily knocked over
- C.recently washed
- D.brightly painted
2.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely quiet
- B.extremely large in size
- C.extremely few
- D.extremely sudden
3.He gave a reluctant nod and picked up the bag. What does "reluctant" mean here?
- A.quick and willing
- B.unwilling and hesitating
- C.loud and proud
- D.cold and damp
4.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
- A.all at once
- B.very loudly
- C.in a straight line
- D.slowly, a little at a time
5.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
6.The shallow end of the pool came up to her knees. What does "shallow" mean here?
- A.extremely wide
- B.extremely cold
- C.not deep
- D.extremely deep
7.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
- A.happening very slowly
- B.happening almost never
- C.happening often
- D.happening very quietly
8.Water became scarce during the long dry summer. What does "scarce" mean here?
- A.easy to find everywhere
- B.brightly coloured
- C.hard to find; not enough
- D.extremely heavy
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