Vocabulary Quiz

What does "snug" mean?

• Loose and wobbly

• Comfortable and tight-fitting

• Large and empty

• Cold and wet

Which word describes a rough, harsh sound?

• Rasping

• Whispering

• Smooth

• Gentle

A "spade" is another word for:

• A type of flower

• A kind of bird

• A tool used for digging

• A musical instrument

Which word means small, loose stones?

• Sod

• Gravelly

• Peat

• Turf

If something is "nestled," it is:

• Loud and noisy

• Pushed far away

• Settled in comfortably

• Moving very fast

What is "bog" most likely to describe?

• A dry, rocky desert

• A soft, wet, muddy area

• A tall, grassy mountain

• A busy city street

What does "corked" mean?

• To block or seal something

• To spill something

• To clean up

• To jump high

What does "nicking" mean?

• Gently rubbing something

• Making a small cut or scratch

• Fixing something carefully

• Pressing something tightly

Which word describes the thick grass and soil on top of the ground?

• Turf

• Sod

• Peat

• Bog

If your shoes "squelch" in the mud, what sound do they make?

• A loud pop

• A squishy, sucking noise

• A high-pitched whistle

• A deep roar