Academic Vocabulary
RI.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the size of something
- B.the order things happen in
- C.the cost of something
- D.the colour of something
2.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
- A.a result of something that happened
- B.a cause of something
- C.a type of question
- D.a kind of measurement
3.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.something useful that can be used
- B.a piece of furniture
- C.a sort of story
- D.a kind of mistake
4.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening backwards
- B.happening loudly
- C.happening all at once
- D.happening slowly over time
5.Summarise the chapter in three sentences. What does "summarise" mean here?
- A.to read out loud
- B.to add many new details
- C.to state the main points briefly
- D.to copy word for word
6.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.extremely loud
- B.very generous
- C.completely certain
- D.pausing because you are unsure
7.Vegetation was sparse on the rocky slope. What does "sparse" mean here?
- A.brightly coloured
- B.thickly packed
- C.thinly spread; not much of it
- D.recently planted
8.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
- A.to leave and not come back
- B.to repair carefully
- C.to stay and defend
- D.to describe fully
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