Question

independent practice: structure
words to study (write the word)
leisure
picturesque
plethora
thrive
unique
meaning in context
(n.) use of free time for enjoyment
(adj.) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style
(n.) a large or excessive amount of something
(v.) prosper; flourish
(adj.) being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
complete each task below:
which expression below best describes having a leisure afternoon?
a. what a crazy day
b. what a gloomy day
c. what a dismal day
d. what relaxing day
if the village had a picturesque landscape, it most likely is a ______
a. tourist attraction
b. scary place to visit
c. place to stay away from
d. town with many problems
if a restaurant has a plethora of choices to choose from for dinner, the menu is probably quite ______
a. constricted
b. extensive
c. narrow
d. slight
which situation below is the best example of the word thriving?
a. a filthy city
b. a boring city
c. a declining city
d. a blossoming city
which sentence below is an example of the word unique?
a. a nice restaurant
b. a person’s signature
c. a runner in a marathon
d. a banker with a lot of money

Explanation:

• For "leisure": The meaning is "use of free time for enjoyment". A relaxing day (option d) aligns with this as it implies enjoying free time.
• For "picturesque": It means "visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style". A tourist attraction (option a) is likely to be visually appealing.
• For "plethora": It means "a large or excessive amount of something". An extensive menu (option b) implies a large number of choices.
• For "thrive": It means "prosper; flourish". A blossoming city (option d) shows prosperity.
• For "unique": It means "being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else". A person's signature (option b) is typically unique to that person.

Answer:

• For "leisure": d. What relaxing day
• For "picturesque": a. tourist attraction
• For "plethora": b. extensive
• For "thrive": d. a blossoming city
• For "unique": b. a person’s signature