Academic Vocabulary
RI.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
- A.to stay and defend
- B.to leave and not come back
- C.to describe fully
- D.to repair carefully
2.They chose a durable fabric for the tent. What does "durable" mean here?
- A.very cheap
- B.wearing out quickly
- C.very colourful
- D.lasting a long time without wearing out
3.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
- A.a result of something that happened
- B.a kind of measurement
- C.a cause of something
- D.a type of question
4.Summarise the chapter in three sentences. What does "summarise" mean here?
- A.to read out loud
- B.to state the main points briefly
- C.to copy word for word
- D.to add many new details
5.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
- A.clearly different from others
- B.very common
- C.exactly the same
- D.very old
6.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
7.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.pausing because you are unsure
- B.completely certain
- C.very generous
- D.extremely loud
8.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening loudly
- B.happening slowly over time
- C.happening backwards
- D.happening all at once
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