Vocabulary Worksheet: 'The Open Window' by Saki

What is the definition of the word 'falter'?

• To walk unsteadily; (uneven)

• To speak fluently; (smooth)

• To run quickly; (fast)

• To jump high; (leap)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which part of speech is the word 'ghastly'?

• adjective (adj.)

• noun (n.)

• verb (v.)

• adverb (adv.)

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Select the correct synonyms for 'endeavor':

• trial; attempt

• wobble; waver

• idea; daydream

• irate; anger

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: His voice began to ______ at the mention of his sufferings in the old days.

• falter

• rise

• shout

• cheer

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: She woke up in the middle of a ______ nightmare.

• ghastly

• pleasant

• ordinary

• colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The people at the restaurant always ______ to please their customers.

• endeavor

• ignore

• hesitate

• refuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: He is under the ______ that he is the King of the world.

• delusion

• illusion

• impression

• assumption

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The black clouds show that a storm is ______.

• imminent

• delayed

• unlikely

• over

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is a synonym for 'ghastly'?

• trial

• nightmarish

• attempt

• irate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'infirmity'?

• an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning

• a period of rapid growth in plants

• the process of photosynthesis in animals

• a type of plant reproduction

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4