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.very crowded
- B.extremely large in area
- C.very steep
- D.extremely small
2.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.moving fast
- B.shaking a lot
- C.not wobbling
- D.very cold
3.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to run in circles
- B.to fall over
- C.to throw things away
- D.to collect things together
4.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to sit down
- B.to look hard at something
- C.to shout out loud
- D.to run past
5.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
6.She heard him murmur something to the dog. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.to sing a song
- B.to shout very loudly
- C.to speak very quietly
- D.to laugh out loud
7.There was a faint smell of smoke. What does "faint" mean here?
- A.very strong
- B.very quick
- C.hard to see or hear
- D.very sweet
8.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.completely soaked
- B.very warm
- C.completely dry
- D.very early
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