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 cost of something
- B.the order things happen in
- C.the colour of something
- D.the size of something
2.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.completely certain
- B.pausing because you are unsure
- C.very generous
- D.extremely loud
3.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
- A.very old
- B.clearly different from others
- C.exactly the same
- D.very common
4.Vegetation was sparse on the rocky slope. What does "sparse" mean here?
- A.thickly packed
- B.thinly spread; not much of it
- C.brightly coloured
- D.recently planted
5.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
- A.a helpful guide
- B.a kind of map
- C.a clear open road
- D.something that blocks the way
6.They chose a durable fabric for the tent. What does "durable" mean here?
- A.wearing out quickly
- B.very colourful
- C.very cheap
- D.lasting a long time without wearing out
7.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
- A.a kind of measurement
- B.a type of question
- C.a result of something that happened
- D.a cause of something
8.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.a sort of story
- B.something useful that can be used
- C.a kind of mistake
- D.a piece of furniture
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