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Inferring word meanings

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The cost of some seats equalled a whole year's income for a shopkeeper!

a)

money you make through working

b)

coming in

c)

time

d)

the food that is in a shop

2.

"We must be cautious," he muttered. "These gladiators will be aiming to hurt us."

a)

curious

b)

careful

c)

quiet

d)

tired

3.

From the opposite end came the gladiators--also to a great roar of approval. "We aren't the only popular ones..." replied Cornelius.

a)

like an apple

b)

dislike

c)

liking

d)

coming close

4.

"For the past month, we have taken these beasts and, at Hadrian's bidding, trained them to the highest level!"

a)

bed

b)

house

c)

request/order

d)

roar

5.

Pliny sneaked over to give them a last boost of morale. "Good work, lads."

a)

surprise

b)

food

c)

lies to make them do badly

d)

confidence, something to make them feel good

6.

"Keep tight," he said. "Don't let them pick you off. We'll be stronger if we stay together."

a)

to use a spear

b)

to beat one by one

c)

to pick something up off the ground

d)

strong

7.

We normally RUN at the slightest sign of trouble! Even a gust of wind sets us off!

a)

smallest

b)

crashing

c)

seeing

d)

biggest

8.

She took a hit as the flood of Roman swords finally overpowered her.

a)

helped

b)

went over their heads

c)

got too strong for someone

d)

turned someone over

9.

It wasn't an accurate depiction of the Battle of Alesia - these things never were- but the audience liked it anyway.

a)

imitation / likeness

b)

water

c)

book / writing

d)

fighting

10.

Milus attempted to keep the Romans at bay. Fortunately his skills with a trident were great.

a)

Although

b)

Strongly

c)

Unhappy

d)

Luckily