Meaning in This Text
RL.4.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.They built an elaborate model of the harbour. What does "elaborate" mean here?
- A.brand new
- B.worked out with many details
- C.badly damaged
- D.very plain and simple
2.She tried to persuade the council to build a path. What does "persuade" mean here?
- A.to force by threats
- B.to ignore completely
- C.to measure exactly
- D.to make someone agree by giving reasons
3.Water is essential for every living thing. What does "essential" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.completely optional
- C.extremely rare
- D.absolutely necessary
4.The letter revealed where the money had gone. What does "reveal" mean here?
- A.to keep hidden
- B.to repeat
- C.to destroy
- D.to make something known
5.Her reluctance showed in every slow step. What does "reluctance" mean here?
- A.sudden anger
- B.great enthusiasm
- C.careful planning
- D.unwillingness to do something
6.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 build a machine
- D.to visit for an hour
7.There was a significant drop in the number of bees. What does "significant" mean here?
- A.far too small to matter
- B.extremely funny
- C.important enough to matter
- D.very recent
8.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 describe in detail
- D.to decide after thinking it through
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