Academic Vocabulary
RI.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.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 kind of measurement
- D.a cause of something
2.The crew had to abandon the sinking boat. What does "abandon" mean here?
- A.to describe fully
- B.to leave and not come back
- C.to stay and defend
- D.to repair carefully
3.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening slowly over time
- B.happening loudly
- C.happening backwards
- D.happening all at once
4.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
- A.very common
- B.exactly the same
- C.clearly different from others
- D.very old
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.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.a kind of mistake
- B.a piece of furniture
- C.something useful that can be used
- D.a sort of story
7.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.completely certain
- B.very generous
- C.pausing because you are unsure
- D.extremely loud
8.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the colour of something
- B.the order things happen in
- C.the size of something
- D.the cost of something
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