Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.There was a faint smell of smoke. What does "faint" mean here?
- A.very strong
- B.hard to see or hear
- C.very sweet
- D.very quick
2.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very early
- B.very warm
- C.completely soaked
- D.completely dry
3.The startled rabbit shot into the hedge. What does "startled" mean here?
- A.fast asleep
- B.slowly bored
- C.very pleased
- D.suddenly surprised
4.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.not wobbling
- B.moving fast
- C.shaking a lot
- D.very cold
5.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.not wide
- B.very tall
- C.very wide
- D.very warm
6.She heard him murmur something to the dog. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.to speak very quietly
- B.to laugh out loud
- C.to sing a song
- D.to shout very loudly
7.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to throw things away
- B.to run in circles
- C.to collect things together
- D.to fall over
8.He wore a shabby old coat with a torn pocket. What does "shabby" mean here?
- A.brand new and smart
- B.worn out and untidy
- C.very expensive
- D.very warm
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