Academic Vocabulary
RI.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
- A.a kind of map
- B.a clear open road
- C.something that blocks the way
- D.a helpful guide
2.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.pausing because you are unsure
- B.extremely loud
- C.completely certain
- D.very generous
3.Summarise the chapter in three sentences. What does "summarise" mean here?
- A.to add many new details
- B.to read out loud
- C.to state the main points briefly
- D.to copy word for word
4.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
5.They chose a durable fabric for the tent. What does "durable" mean here?
- A.very colourful
- B.very cheap
- C.wearing out quickly
- D.lasting a long time without wearing out
6.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
- A.very quick
- B.correct in every detail
- C.very long
- D.full of mistakes
7.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 colour of something
- D.the cost of something
8.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.a piece of furniture
- B.something useful that can be used
- C.a kind of mistake
- D.a sort of story
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