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 helpful guide
- B.something that blocks the way
- C.a clear open road
- D.a kind of map
2.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening backwards
- B.happening slowly over time
- C.happening all at once
- D.happening loudly
3.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.very generous
- B.pausing because you are unsure
- C.extremely loud
- D.completely certain
4.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the order things happen in
- B.the cost of something
- C.the colour of something
- D.the size of something
5.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
- A.correct in every detail
- B.very long
- C.full of mistakes
- D.very quick
6.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
7.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
- A.a type of question
- B.a result of something that happened
- C.a cause of something
- D.a kind of measurement
8.Vegetation was sparse on the rocky slope. What does "sparse" mean here?
- A.recently planted
- B.thinly spread; not much of it
- C.thickly packed
- D.brightly coloured
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