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.smooth and shiny
- B.wet and floppy
- C.warm and soft
- D.dry and firm enough to snap
2.The startled rabbit shot into the hedge. What does "startled" mean here?
- A.very pleased
- B.slowly bored
- C.fast asleep
- D.suddenly surprised
3.He held the ladder steady while she climbed. What does "steady" mean here?
- A.very cold
- B.not wobbling
- C.shaking a lot
- D.moving fast
4.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
5.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
6.A vast field stretched to the horizon. What does "vast" mean here?
- A.very crowded
- B.very steep
- C.extremely small
- D.extremely large in area
7.They began to gather sticks for the fire. What does "gather" mean here?
- A.to run in circles
- B.to throw things away
- C.to collect things together
- D.to fall over
8.They came home drenched after the storm. What does "drenched" mean here?
- A.completely soaked
- B.completely dry
- C.very early
- D.very warm
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