Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.The startled rabbit shot into the hedge. What does "startled" mean here?
- A.suddenly surprised
- B.slowly bored
- C.fast asleep
- D.very pleased
2.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.very tall
- B.very warm
- C.very wide
- D.not wide
3.A swift stream ran past the mill. What does "swift" mean here?
- A.moving very slowly
- B.moving very fast
- C.standing still
- D.going backwards
4.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
5.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to throw things away
- B.to run in circles
- C.to collect things together
- D.to fall over
6.The crisp leaves crunched under their boots. What does "crisp" mean here?
- A.smooth and shiny
- B.wet and floppy
- C.warm and soft
- D.dry and firm enough to snap
7.There was a faint smell of smoke. What does "faint" mean here?
- A.very strong
- B.hard to see or hear
- C.very sweet
- D.very quick
8.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.shaking a lot
- B.not wobbling
- C.moving fast
- D.very cold
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