Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The crisp leaves crunched under their boots. What does "crisp" mean here?
- A.dry and firm enough to snap
- B.smooth and shiny
- C.warm and soft
- D.wet and floppy
2.There was a faint smell of smoke. What does "faint" mean here?
- A.very quick
- B.very sweet
- C.very strong
- D.hard to see or hear
3.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
4.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.moving fast
- B.not wobbling
- C.shaking a lot
- D.very cold
5.A vast field stretched to the horizon. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.extremely small
- B.very steep
- C.extremely large in area
- D.very crowded
6.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to shout out loud
- B.to sit down
- C.to run past
- D.to look hard at something
7.The startled rabbit shot into the hedge. What does "startled" mean here?
- A.fast asleep
- B.very pleased
- C.suddenly surprised
- D.slowly bored
8.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.very early
- B.completely dry
- C.very warm
- D.completely soaked
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