James and the Giant Peach Vocabulary Quiz Chapters 1-6

Use 'ramshackle' in a sentence.

• She owned a creaking ramshackle house in the city.

• The car was in a ramshackle condition after the accident.

• He built a ramshackle fence around his garden.

• The ramshackle restaurant served the best food in town.

What does 'ramshackle' mean?

• In a state of severe disrepair; falling apart.

• A type of sturdy construction.

• A style of modern architecture.

• A method of organizing information.

What does 'peculiar' mean?

• Common or ordinary.

• Strange or unusual.

• Familiar or known.

• Boring or dull.

What is an antonym for 'ramshackle'?

• Sturdy

• Fragile

• Worn-out

• Dilapidated

What is a synonym for 'jiffy'?

• Instant

• Moment

• Second

• Hour

What is a synonym for 'blossom'?

• Bloom

• Flower

• Sprout

• Bud

Use 'bulging' in a sentence.

• The rich man carried a bulging wallet full of cash.

• The cat was bulging with energy after a long nap.

• She bulgingly walked into the room, drawing attention.

• The balloon was bulging with air, ready to pop.

What does 'blossom' mean?

• The flower of a plant or tree.

• A type of fruit.

• A stage of growth in animals.

• A color variation in plants.

Use 'jiffy' in a sentence.

• Quick! Bring me that hammer in a jiffy!

• I will finish my homework in a jiffy.

• The jiffy was too long to wait.

• She jiffy danced at the party.

What does 'jiffy' mean?

• A very short amount of time.

• A long duration of time.

• A type of clock.

• A measurement of distance.