G04 - Vocabulary - U4P2 - Extended - Reach

The layer of gases around a planet. Clouds float in the ........ around Earth.

• atmosphere
• benefit
• element

Answer explanation

atmosphere (noun) – the layer of gases around a planet. The other options (benefit and element) mean 'something good or helpful.' and 'a basic part of something bigger.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Relating to the layer of gases around Earth or creating a special mood. The fog gave the forest an ........ feeling, like in a fairy tale.

• atmospheric
• beneficial
• elementary

Answer explanation

atmospheric (adjective) – relating to the layer of gases around Earth or creating a special mood. The other options (beneficial and elementary) mean 'good or helpful for something.' and 'basic or simple.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Good or helpful for something. Playing outside is ........ for children’s health and happiness.

• beneficial
• atmospheric
• elemental

Answer explanation

beneficial (adjective) – good or helpful for something. The other options (atmospheric and elemental) mean 'relating to the layer of gases around Earth or creating a special mood.' and 'related to the basic parts of something, like earth, air, fire, and water.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Something good or helpful. One ........ of exercise is getting stronger muscles.

• benefit
• atmosphere
• element

Answer explanation

benefit (noun) – something good or helpful. The other options (atmosphere and element) mean 'the layer of gases around a planet.' and 'a basic part of something bigger.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

To help or make things better for someone. Eating fruits and vegetables will ........ your health.

• benefit
• interact
• materialize

Answer explanation

benefit (verb) – to help or make things better for someone. The other options (interact and materialize) mean 'to talk with or work together with others.' and 'to appear or become real.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

A basic part of something bigger. Rain is one ........ that makes plants grow.

• element
• atmosphere
• benefit

Answer explanation

element (noun) – a basic part of something bigger. The other options (atmosphere and benefit) mean 'the layer of gases around a planet.' and 'something good or helpful.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Related to the basic parts of something, like earth, air, fire, and water. Firefighters know how to control the ........ forces of fire and water.

• elemental
• beneficial
• forceful

Answer explanation

elemental (adjective) – related to the basic parts of something, like earth, air, fire, and water. The other options (beneficial and forceful) mean 'good or helpful for something.' and 'strong and powerful.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Basic or simple. We started with ........ math like adding and subtracting.

• elementary
• atmospheric
• beneficial

Answer explanation

elementary (adjective) – basic or simple. The other options (atmospheric and beneficial) mean 'relating to the layer of gases around Earth or creating a special mood.' and 'good or helpful for something.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

A strong power that can move or change things. The wind had enough ........ to blow my hat away.

• force
• interact
• landscape

Answer explanation

force (verb) – to make someone do something by using strength. The other options (interact and landscape) mean 'to talk with or work together with others.' and 'to make an area of land more attractive by planting trees and flowers.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

To make someone do something by using strength. He had to ........ the stuck door open with a push.

• force
• interact
• materialize

Answer explanation

force (verb) – to make someone do something by using strength. The other options (interact and materialize) mean 'to talk with or work together with others.' and 'to appear or become real.' respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.