Meaning in This Text
RL.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
- A.important enough to matter
- B.extremely funny
- C.far too small to matter
- D.very recent
2.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.great enthusiasm
- B.unwillingness to do something
- C.careful planning
- D.sudden anger
3.Puffins reside on the cliffs from April to August. What does "reside" mean here?
- A.to live in a place
- B.to build a machine
- C.to visit for an hour
- D.to write a letter
4.Desert foxes adapt to the heat with large ears. What does "adapt" mean here?
- A.to stay exactly the same
- B.to move away quickly
- C.to change to suit new conditions
- D.to grow much larger
5.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
- A.to destroy
- B.to repeat
- C.to keep hidden
- D.to make something known
6.From the data we conclude that the plants need more light. What does "conclude" mean here?
- A.to begin something
- B.to guess without thinking
- C.to decide after thinking it through
- D.to describe in detail
7.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
- A.badly damaged
- B.brand new
- C.worked out with many details
- D.very plain and simple
8.She had a vivid memory of the first day. What does "vivid" mean here?
- A.slow and steady
- B.very bright or very clear
- C.quiet and calm
- D.faint and unclear
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