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