WorksheetsThe Sign of the Beaver #1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the word gravely mean in this text:
"Yes!" she answered. Looking gravely at his tousled hair and blinking blue eyes.
to connect ideas
in a boring manner
with feeling of anger
in a serious and solemn manner
What does "however" in this sentence mean?
However, it was time to go.
to connect contrasting ideas
in addition to something
to recognize
help make clear
Which word best fits the sentence?
He (a) the thought of his father's rifle being stolen.
Which word best fits the sentence?
She (a) left left the room.
What is the meaning of the word moreover in the following sentence?
It felt good to be home, moreover, that his dad trusted him.
dislike
with a feeling of anger
in addition to what has just been said
in a serious and solemn manner
What does the word earnest mean in this sentence?
Matt looked at the rifle his dad left him earnestly, knowing it would help him to survive on his own.
serious or in a serious manner
serious and solemn manner
help make clear
disliked strongly
Which word fits the following sentence?
Matt (a) the wall when he noticed his dad's rifle was missing.
Which word fits the following sentence?
Matt ________ his diary of his days by himself.
scorned
graved
resented
illustrated
What is the meaning of the word disdain in the following context?
He slung it disdainfully on the floor.
in spite of
with seriousness
with a lack of respect
without interest
With word fits the blank?
____________, Matt was lonely.
However
Nevertheless
Moreover
Resentfully
What does the word beckon mean in the following context?
The teacher smiled and beckoned the student to come see her.
called to come near
in a nervous manner
with dignity
with a lack of respect
What is the meaning of the word solemn in the following sentences?
The students made a solemn promise to be on their best behavior.
to recognize
with a sense of superiority
to help make clear
with a seriousness and dignity
What is the meaning of the word wary in the following sentence?
Matt waved warily at his father as his father left him alone.
excitedly
in a nervous or distrustful manner
with seriousness and dignity
in a serious manner
What does the word indifferent mean in the following sentence?
The girl was indifferent with the ice cream cone and gave it to her dog.
to recognize
without interest
nervous manner
in spite of that
Which word fits the blank?
Matt ___________ that he was now alone.
acknowledge
acknowledgedly
acknowledged
ackowedgedful
