The Monkey's Paw- Vocabulary Part 1

What is the meaning of the word 'perils'?

• Safety

• Dangers

• Happiness

• Calmness

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which word means 'calmly'?

• Placidly

• Loudly

• Quickly

• Angrily

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'bawled' mean?

• Whispered

• Cried loudly

• Laughed

• Sang

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word 'torrent' refers to: A) A gentle stream B) A violent flow C) A small pond D) A dry riverbed.

• A gentle stream

• A violent flow

• A small pond

• A dry riverbed

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of 'haste'?

• Slowness

• Speed

• Carefulness

• Delay

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which word means 'expressing sympathy'?

• Condoling

• Ignoring

• Celebrating

• Laughing

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'rubicund' mean?

• Pale

• Red

• Blue

• Green

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word 'proffered' means: A) Taken B) Offered C) Hidden D) Refused.

• Taken

• Offered

• Hidden

• Refused

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'doughty'?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Weak

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word refers to a 'Hindu ascetic'?

• Fakirs

• Priests

• Monks

• Saints

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4