Academic Vocabulary
RI.3.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Scientists observe the birds every morning. What does "observe" mean here?
- A.to argue about
- B.to watch carefully
- C.to build quickly
- D.to ignore completely
2.Ancient people painted these caves. What does "ancient" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.very small
- C.made this year
- D.belonging to the very distant past
3.An enormous crowd filled the square. What does "enormous" mean here?
- A.extremely sudden
- B.extremely few
- C.extremely quiet
- D.extremely large in size
4.Frequent showers kept the garden green. What does "frequent" mean here?
- A.happening often
- B.happening very slowly
- C.happening very quietly
- D.happening almost never
5.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 late
- D.very small
6.Do not hesitate to ask if you are stuck. What does "hesitate" mean here?
- A.to act at once
- B.to speak loudly
- C.to run away
- D.to pause before acting
7.The noise gradually faded as the train left. What does "gradually" mean here?
- A.slowly, a little at a time
- B.very loudly
- C.all at once
- D.in a straight line
8.A sturdy fence kept the sheep in the field. What does "sturdy" mean here?
- A.brightly painted
- B.recently washed
- C.easily knocked over
- D.strongly built
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