Academic Vocabulary
RI.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.a kind of mistake
- B.a piece of furniture
- C.a sort of story
- D.something useful that can be used
2.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the colour of something
- B.the cost of something
- C.the order things happen in
- D.the size of something
3.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
- A.clearly different from others
- B.very old
- C.very common
- D.exactly the same
4.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 kind of map
- D.a clear open road
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.They chose a durable fabric for the tent. What does "durable" mean here?
- A.wearing out quickly
- B.lasting a long time without wearing out
- C.very cheap
- D.very colourful
7.She gave a hesitant answer and looked away. What does "hesitant" mean here?
- A.very generous
- B.completely certain
- C.extremely loud
- D.pausing because you are unsure
8.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening loudly
- B.happening slowly over time
- C.happening all at once
- D.happening backwards
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