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Which word best matches the meaning of ‘anticipate’ as used when Robinson waits for a possible visitor after finding the footprints?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 5 · English · Robinson Crusoe Discovers a Footprint
  1. expect
  2. ignore
  3. avoid
  4. laugh
Answer
expect

The correct answer is expect — "Expect" means to look forward to something, so it fits the context.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify that Robinson is waiting for a visitor after finding footprints.
  2. Recall the definition of anticipate: to look forward to something with excitement or expectation.
  3. Find a synonym that matches this definition.
  4. "Expect" means to look forward to something, so it fits the context.
Common mistake: Confusing anticipate with ignore or avoid

Concept tested: Vocabulary: synonym matching

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