Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.A vast field stretched to the horizon. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.extremely small
- B.very steep
- C.very crowded
- D.extremely large in area
2.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.not wide
- B.very warm
- C.very tall
- D.very wide
3.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.completely soaked
- B.very warm
- C.completely dry
- D.very early
4.There was a faint smell of smoke. What does "faint" mean here?
- A.very quick
- B.very strong
- C.very sweet
- D.hard to see or hear
5.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 shout very loudly
- D.to sing a song
6.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to run past
- B.to shout out loud
- C.to look hard at something
- D.to sit down
7.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to throw things away
- B.to fall over
- C.to run in circles
- D.to collect things together
8.The crisp leaves crunched under their boots. What does "crisp" mean here?
- A.wet and floppy
- B.dry and firm enough to snap
- C.warm and soft
- D.smooth and shiny
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