Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.A swift stream ran past the mill. What does "swift" mean here?
- A.going backwards
- B.standing still
- C.moving very fast
- D.moving very slowly
2.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to fall over
- B.to run in circles
- C.to throw things away
- D.to collect things together
3.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.shaking a lot
- B.very cold
- C.moving fast
- D.not wobbling
4.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.very warm
- B.not wide
- C.very tall
- D.very wide
5.She heard him murmur something to the dog. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.to laugh out loud
- B.to sing a song
- C.to speak very quietly
- D.to shout very loudly
6.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very warm
- B.very early
- C.completely dry
- D.completely soaked
7.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to sit down
- B.to shout out loud
- C.to run past
- D.to look hard at something
8.The crisp leaves crunched under their boots. What does "crisp" mean here?
- A.wet and floppy
- B.smooth and shiny
- C.dry and firm enough to snap
- D.warm and soft
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