WorksheetsThe Tale Tale Heart inferring vocabulary meaning part1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Infer the meaning of insane in the following: “True! I had been very, very nervous, and I still am. But why do you call me insane?”
to speak to or treat without respect or in a way that hurts feelings.
a disease of the mind; crazy; mad.
a condition that causes harm to the health
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group.
Infer the meaning of disease in the following: The man had a serious mental disease which made him very dangerous.
a thin layer or coating.
The senses are touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing.
a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame.
a condition that causes harm to the health of a person, animal, or plant; illness; sickness.
Infer the meaning of senses in the following: “The disease has improved my senses, particularly my hearing. I heard everything in heaven and in Earth-- and even in hell.”
believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest, or unpleasant act, without certain proof.
The senses are touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing.
any of five ways to understand or experience one's surroundings. The senses are touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing.
a condition that causes harm to the health of a person, animal, or plant; illness; sickness.
Infer the meaning of particularly in the following: “The disease has improved my senses, particularly my hearing. I heard everything in heaven and in Earth-- and even in hell.”
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.
a plant that makes soft, white fibers. These fibers are used to make thread or cloth.
any of five ways to understand or experience one's surroundings. The senses are touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing.
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group.
Infer the meaning of insult in the following: “I loved the old man. He had never hurt or insulted me.”
to speak to or treat without respect or in a way that hurts feelings.
a plant that makes soft, white fibers. These fibers are used to make thread or cloth.
a condition that causes harm to the health of a person, animal, or plant; illness; sickness.
jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
Infer the meaning of vulture in the following: "They flew over the animal waiting for him to die. Then the vultures would swoop down and and start eating the dead body."
a thin layer or coating.
a large bird that usually has dark feathers and a bald head and neck. There are many kinds of vulture.
a condition that causes harm to the health of a person, animal, or plant; illness; sickness.
With a mild, kind or tender manner. .
Infer the meaning of film in the following: "It was his eye… It was a pale blue eye with film over it.”
a thin layer or coating.
a large bird that usually has dark feathers and a bald head and neck. There are many kinds of vulture.
a condition that causes harm to the health of a person, animal, or plant; illness; sickness.
With a mild, kind or tender manner. .
Infer the meaning of glanced in the following: “His glance made my blood run cold.”
a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
to take a quick look. Similar words: look, peek, regard, scan, skim
the sound made by a drum, esp. when it is rhythmic.
Infer the meaning of lantern in the following: “In the opening, I put a lantern with the light covered.”
a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
to take a quick look. Similar words: look, peek, regard, scan, skim
the sound made by a drum, esp. when it is rhythmic.
Infer the meaning of suspect in the following: “So, you see, he would have to have been a very smart man to suspect me [because I am very quiet and sneaky]"
extreme fear.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest,
Infer the meaning of instant in the following: “In an instant, I dragged him to the floor and pulled the heavy bed over him.”
a very short space of time; a moment.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest,
Infer the meaning of pity in the following: “[The old man was very afraid]. I pitied the old man, but my heart chuckled.”
pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly,
to feel or show sympathy for.
completely dead.
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words,
Infer the meaning of groan in the following: “Then, I heard a groan of terror [fear]. At midnight on many nights, I have made that sound.”
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest,
make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair,
extreme fear.
Infer the meaning of startle in the following: “The old man moved on the bed suddenly, as if he had been startled.”
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest,
make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair,
extreme fear.
Infer the meaning of terror in the following: “Then, I hear a groan of terror. [The old man yelled, “who is there?”]”
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
believe or feel that (someone) is guilty of an illegal, dishonest,
make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair,
extreme fear.
Infer the meaning of cotton in the following: "The cotton shirt is very comfortable."
the sound made by a drum, esp. when it is rhythmic.
a plant that makes soft, white fibers. These fibers are used to make thread or cloth.
make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair,
a very short space of time; moment.in an instant
Infer the meaning of drumbeat in the following: “It was the beating of the old man’s heart. It made me even angrier, like a drumbeat makes a soldier braver.”
the sound made by a drum, esp. when it is rhythmic.
a plant that makes soft, white fibers. These fibers are used to make thread or cloth.
make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair,
a very short space of time; moment.in an instant
Infer the meaning of chuckle in the following: “I pitied the old man, but my heart chuckled.”
to make quieter by using a covering of some sort.
to take a quick look.
laugh quietly or inwardly.
a very short space of time; moment.in an instant
Infer the meaning of leap in the following: " The tiger leaped on the dear and quickly finished him."
very loud and clear, like the sound a bell or alarm makes.
A bloodstain is a mark on a surface caused by blood.
a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes
jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
Infer the meaning of shriek in the following: “The officers had come because a neighbor had reported a shriek in the night.”
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously.
A bloodstain is a mark on a surface caused by blood.
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.
jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
