Meaning in This Text
RL.4.4
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Tick the right meaning.
1.From the data we conclude that the plants need more light. What does "conclude" mean here?
- A.to decide after thinking it through
- B.to guess without thinking
- C.to describe in detail
- D.to begin something
2.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
- A.badly damaged
- B.worked out with many details
- C.brand new
- D.very plain and simple
3.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
- A.very bright or very clear
- B.faint and unclear
- C.quiet and calm
- D.slow and steady
4.She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
- A.to measure exactly
- B.to make someone agree by giving reasons
- C.to force by threats
- D.to ignore completely
5.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
- A.to visit for an hour
- B.to write a letter
- C.to live in a place
- D.to build a machine
6.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.sudden anger
- B.unwillingness to do something
- C.careful planning
- D.great enthusiasm
7.He reluctantly handed over the last slice. What does "reluctantly" mean here?
- A.in a careless way
- B.in an eager way
- C.in an unwilling way
- D.in a noisy way
8.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
- A.very recent
- B.important enough to matter
- C.far too small to matter
- D.extremely funny
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