VOCABULARY BUILDER (PART 2): MEASUREMENTS. >>SB PAGE 138<<
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4 Complete the questions with the adjectives in the box.
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1 'How
is the Volga river?'
3,692 kilometres.'
2 How
is this swimming pool?'
"One metre at this end and two metres at the other end.'
3 'How
is that block of flats?'
There are 25 floors.'
4 "How
is your house?
"It was built in 1873.'
5 "How
is the hotel?
There are 300 rooms.'

1. 'How big is the Volga river?' - The Volga river is 3,692 kilometers long.

To answer this question, we need to find the adjective that describes the length of the Volga river. In the given options, the adjective "long" is the most appropriate and fits the question about the size of the river.

2. 'How deep is this swimming pool?' - The swimming pool is one meter deep at this end and two meters deep at the other end.

To answer this question, we need to find the adjective that describes the depth of the swimming pool. In the given options, the adjective "deep" is the most appropriate and fits the question about the depth of the pool.

3. 'How high is that block of flats?' - The block of flats has 25 floors.

To answer this question, we need to find the adjective that describes the height of the block of flats. In the given options, there is no adjective for height, so we can assume that the number of floors corresponds to the height of the building.

4. 'How old is your house?' - My house was built in 1873.

To answer this question, we need to find the adjective that describes the age of the house. In the given options, the adjective "old" is the most appropriate and fits the question about the age of the house.

5. 'How many rooms does the hotel have?' - The hotel has 300 rooms.

To answer this question, we need to find the adjective that describes the number of rooms in the hotel. In the given options, there is no adjective for quantity, so we can assume that the number of rooms is the answer to the question.