Criminal Words (September - November)

1. Which word best completes the sentence?

The forest was __________ beautiful in the golden light of the setting sun.

• astounding

• blood-curdling

• limp

• tiptoe

2. Choose the best word to replace very:

The fireworks display was __________ impressive.

• howl

• horrifyingly

• march

• absolutely

3. Which word best describes how someone might move if they are hurt?

• skip

• limp

• shriek

• stroll

4. Which word fits the sentence?

The haunted house was so dark and eerie that we heard a __________ scream from one of the rooms.

• marvellous

• hair-rising

• enchanting

• splendid

5. Which word would describe a walk through a park for relaxation?

• roar

• stagger

• stroll

• march

6. Which word fits the sentence?

The diamond necklace looked __________ on her at the gala

• horrifying

• enchanting

• howl

• stagger

7. Complete the sentence:

The football fans began to __________ in excitement as their team scored the winning goal.

• shriek

• yell

• tiptoe

• limp

8. Choose the word that describes loud, fierce wind:

We could hear the wind __________ outside as the storm grew stronger.

• roam

• limp

• howl

• skip

9. Complete the sentence:

The explorer loved to __________ through unknown lands, discovering hidden treasures.

• roam

• titpoe

• march

• holler

10. Which word best replaces very:

The show was __________ entertaining; I would watch it again! (2 answers)

• definitely

• extremely

• stagger

• enchanting