Meaning in This Text
RL.4.4
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Tick the right meaning.
1.She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
- A.to measure exactly
- B.to ignore completely
- C.to make someone agree by giving reasons
- D.to force by threats
2.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
- A.to grow much larger
- B.to change to suit new conditions
- C.to move away quickly
- D.to stay exactly the same
3.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
- A.to write a letter
- B.to visit for an hour
- C.to live in a place
- D.to build a machine
4.Water is essential for every living thing. What does "essential" mean here?
- A.completely optional
- B.extremely rare
- C.absolutely necessary
- D.very expensive
5.He reluctantly handed over the last slice. What does "reluctantly" mean here?
- A.in an eager way
- B.in a careless way
- C.in an unwilling way
- D.in a noisy way
6.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
- A.important enough to matter
- B.far too small to matter
- C.very recent
- D.extremely funny
7.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
- A.to repeat
- B.to keep hidden
- C.to destroy
- D.to make something known
8.The footprints were evidence that a fox had passed. What does "evidence" mean here?
- A.a personal opinion
- B.a set of rules
- C.a funny story
- D.facts that show something is true
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