Words in Context Name: _________________________________________ Oats The oat is generally cited as the most nourishing of all the cereals, and a good nerve food. The fine oatmeal gruel of our grandmothers has gone almost entirely out of fashion, but its use might be revived with advantage. Like wheat, it is a complete food. A good preparation of groats (ground oats from which the husk has been entirely removed) may be taken by those who find other preparations indigestible. Some persons seem unable to take oatmeal, its use being followed by a skin eruption. This is supposed to be due to a special constituent called "avenin", the existence of which, however, is denied by some authorities. There is little doubt but that persons of weak digestive powers and sedentary habits cannot digest porridge comfortably. In any case, quickly-cooked porridge is an abomination. 1. The word ‘nourishing’ is a synonym of: 4. The word ‘sedentary’ is an antonym of: a. delicious a. stationary b. healthful b. lethargic c. expensive c. active 2. The word ‘gruel’ means: 5. The word ‘abomination’ means: a. a thin liquid food boiled in milk or water a stomach b. porridge b. a thing that causes disgust c. powder c. excitement 3. The word ‘rash’ and ‘ breaking out’ are an example of: 6. The word ‘constituent’ has two meanings- a. freckles Which meaning is used in the context of the b. skin eruption text above? c. redness a. a member of a constituency b. an essential part of something © Copyright 2014: http://www.biglearners.com. All rights reserved. RI.4.4 - Reading : Informational Text
