Context and Reference Works
L.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.One consequence of the drought was a poor harvest. What does "consequence" mean here?
- A.a cause of something
- B.a kind of measurement
- C.a type of question
- D.a result of something that happened
2.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
- A.brand new
- B.very plain and simple
- C.badly damaged
- D.worked out with many details
3.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
- A.to repeat
- B.to make something known
- C.to keep hidden
- D.to destroy
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.The diagram shows the sequence of the water cycle. What does "sequence" mean here?
- A.the order things happen in
- B.the cost of something
- C.the size of something
- D.the colour of something
6.Her measurements were accurate to the millimetre. What does "accurate" mean here?
- A.very long
- B.correct in every detail
- C.full of mistakes
- D.very quick
7.The two species have distinct markings. What does "distinct" mean here?
- A.exactly the same
- B.very old
- C.clearly different from others
- D.very common
8.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.great enthusiasm
- B.sudden anger
- C.careful planning
- D.unwillingness to do something
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