Learning Task 4: Read carefully the paragraphs below. Identify the meaning of

the highlighted unfamiliar words. In your notebook, write the letters that

correspond to your answers. .

1. The palace was extremely ornate. There were magnificent pillars towering

uphill. Hallways are filled with red carpets from the entrance up to the very

end of each corridors. There were lots of furniture and extremely expensive

sculptures. It was also filled with expensive paintings by famous painters

across the globe. It was surrounded by gardens with various flora species.

a. old

b. decorative

c. simple

d. proud

2. The organization is exclusive for city’s elite. One cannot be accepted as a

member if you are not own a multi-million company. Uncle Ethan is a

member of that organization. He owns one of the known food companies in

the country. He also owns various hotel brands located in key cities in the

country. I am proud of him as e spends a lot of money to support various

charitable works in the province.

a. rich

b. grand

c. humble

d. honest

3. Raymond’s father was suffering from an unknown illness since least year.

Due to his father’s condition, his family decided to bring his father in one of

the finest hospitals to perform all the necessary tests. It was found out that

his father has tumor. The doctors performed a biopsy on the said tumor.

Gladly, the results came out declaring that it was benign.

a. deadly

b. dangerous

c. harmless

d. absent

4. Despite the existence of the anti-terror law, famous writers and other private

movements openly criticized the government. It was an audacious move. Surprisingly, the government accepted their criticisms pointing that the right to

responsible expression of oneself is one of the basic rights of all citizens.

a. brave

b. harmful

c. coward

d. sarcastic

5. Faye expresses compunction for not accepting the offer of Leo to be his bride.

She and Leo are currently trying to reconcile their differences and giving each

other a second try. She still hopes that everything will be fine very soon.

a. affection b. dryness

c. happiness

d. regret​