Work the Word Out
L.1.4
NameDate
Tick the right meaning.
1.She had to peer through the dusty glass. What does "peer" mean here?
- A.to sit down
- B.to run past
- C.to look hard at something
- D.to shout out loud
2.They squeezed along the narrow path. What does "narrow" mean here?
- A.very tall
- B.not wide
- C.very wide
- D.very warm
3.The startled rabbit shot into the hedge. What does "startled" mean here?
- A.very pleased
- B.fast asleep
- C.slowly bored
- D.suddenly surprised
4.There was a faint smell of smoke. What does "faint" mean here?
- A.very sweet
- B.hard to see or hear
- C.very strong
- D.very quick
5.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.moving fast
- B.not wobbling
- C.very cold
- D.shaking a lot
6.She heard him murmur something to the dog. What does "murmur" mean here?
- A.to shout very loudly
- B.to speak very quietly
- C.to laugh out loud
- D.to sing a song
7.A vast field stretched to the horizon. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very steep
- B.extremely large in area
- C.extremely small
- D.very crowded
8.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
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