Meaning in This Text
RL.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
- A.to live in a place
- B.to write a letter
- C.to visit for an hour
- D.to build a machine
2.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
- A.far too small to matter
- B.important enough to matter
- C.very recent
- D.extremely funny
3.She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
- A.to ignore completely
- B.to make someone agree by giving reasons
- C.to force by threats
- D.to measure exactly
4.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
- A.brand new
- B.very plain and simple
- C.worked out with many details
- D.badly damaged
5.Water is essential for every living thing. What does "essential" mean here?
- A.extremely rare
- B.completely optional
- C.absolutely necessary
- D.very expensive
6.The footprints were evidence that a fox had passed. What does "evidence" mean here?
- A.facts that show something is true
- B.a funny story
- C.a set of rules
- D.a personal opinion
7.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
- A.faint and unclear
- B.quiet and calm
- C.slow and steady
- D.very bright or very clear
8.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
- A.to repeat
- B.to make something known
- C.to destroy
- D.to keep hidden
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