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.very sweet
- C.very quick
- D.hard to see or hear
2.A vast field stretched to the horizon. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very crowded
- B.very steep
- C.extremely small
- D.extremely large in area
3.The startled rabbit shot into the hedge. What does "startled" mean here?
- A.slowly bored
- B.suddenly surprised
- C.fast asleep
- D.very pleased
4.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to run past
- B.to look hard at something
- C.to sit down
- D.to shout out loud
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.He wore a shabby old coat with a torn pocket. What does "shabby" mean here?
- A.very expensive
- B.brand new and smart
- C.very warm
- D.worn out and untidy
7.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.very wide
- B.very warm
- C.very tall
- D.not wide
8.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to run in circles
- B.to collect things together
- C.to throw things away
- D.to fall over
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