Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very warm
- B.very early
- C.completely soaked
- D.completely dry
2.A vast field stretched to the horizon. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.extremely large in area
- B.very crowded
- C.very steep
- D.extremely small
3.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.very tall
- B.very warm
- C.not wide
- D.very wide
4.The crisp leaves crunched under their boots. What does "crisp" mean here?
- A.warm and soft
- B.dry and firm enough to snap
- C.wet and floppy
- D.smooth and shiny
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 shout very loudly
- D.to speak very quietly
6.A swift stream ran past the mill. What does "swift" mean here?
- A.moving very slowly
- B.moving very fast
- C.going backwards
- D.standing still
7.He wore a shabby old coat with a torn pocket. What does "shabby" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.very warm
- C.brand new and smart
- D.worn out and untidy
8.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to sit down
- B.to shout out loud
- C.to look hard at something
- D.to run past
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