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.lasting a long time without wearing out
- B.very colourful
- C.wearing out quickly
- D.very cheap
2.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
- A.a result of something that happened
- B.a type of question
- C.a kind of measurement
- D.a cause of something
3.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the size of something
- B.the colour of something
- C.the cost of something
- D.the order things happen in
4.There was a gradual rise in temperature. What does "gradual" mean here?
- A.happening backwards
- B.happening slowly over time
- C.happening loudly
- D.happening all at once
5.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 add many new details
- D.to copy word for word
6.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
- A.clearly different from others
- B.exactly the same
- C.very common
- D.very old
7.Fresh water is the island's scarcest resource. What does "resource" mean here?
- A.something useful that can be used
- B.a kind of mistake
- C.a piece of furniture
- D.a sort of story
8.The fallen tree was the first obstacle on the path. What does "obstacle" mean here?
- A.something that blocks the way
- B.a kind of map
- C.a helpful guide
- D.a clear open road
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