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WorksheetsThe Landlady (story written by Roald Dahl, 1959)
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
"Billy Weaver travelled down from London on the slow afternoon train, with a change at Swindon." -CommonLit
Billy will board (get on) another train when he reaches the large town in South West England, Noun- thing
Billy will board (get on) another train when he reaches the large town in South West England, Noun- a person
Billy will board (get on) another train when he reaches the large town in South West England, Noun- a place
Billy will board (get on) another train when he reaches the large town in South West England, Noun- an animal
"By the time Billy Weaver got to Bath, it was about nine o’clock in the evening and the moon was coming up."
-CommonLit
A region in the countryside in South West England, Noun- an animal
A region in the countryside in South West England, Noun- a person
A region in the countryside in South West England, Noun- a place
A region in the countryside in South West England, Noun- a thing or idea
It was about nine o’clock in the evening and the moon was coming up out of a clear starry sky over the houses opposite the station entrance.
full of stars, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
full of stars, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
full of stars, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
full of stars, Verb: an action word
The description of the egregious and abysmal weather in Bath (“the air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks”) foreshadows (hints/clues) that a dangerous and violent atmosphere is about to come for Billy.
True
False
Maybe
Neither
“Try The Bell and Dragon,” the porter answered Billy Weaver, pointing down the road." -CommonLit
A person employed to carry luggage, Noun- a thing
A person employed to carry luggage, Noun-an animal
A person employed to carry luggage, Noun-a place
A person employed to carry luggage, Noun- a person
Billy Weaver wore a brown trilby hat.
A soft felt hat with a narrow brim, Noun a person
A soft felt hat with a narrow brim, Noun a place
A soft felt hat with a narrow brim, Noun a thing
A soft felt hat with a narrow brim, Noun an animal or idea
"Billy Weaver walked briskly down the street to find lodging; it was already 9 p.m."
moving slow: verb -an action word
moving fast: verb -an action word
moving slow: adverb, a word that ends in -ly and describes the action word walked (verb)
moving fast: adverb, a word that ends in -ly and describes the action word walked (verb)
A swanky residence is usually found in a swanky neighborhood.
stylish and expensive (adjective-a word that describes a noun-person)
stylish and expensive (adjective-a word that describes a noun-place)
stylish and expensive (adjective-a word that describes a noun-animal)
stylish and expensive (adjective-a word that describes a noun-idea)
The Landlady's home had a handsome white swanky façade.
the face of a building, Noun- person
the face of a building, Noun- place/thing
the face of a building, Noun- animal
the face of a building, Noun- idea
Billy caught sight of a printed notice propped up against the glass in one of the upper panes. It said BED AND BREAKFAST. There was a vase of yellow chrysanthemums, tall and beautiful, standing just underneath the notice.
A leaflet flower, Adverb: the word ends in -ly and describes a verb
A leaflet flower, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
A leaflet flower, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
A leaflet flower, Verb: an action word
There was a vase of yellow chrysanthemums, tall and beautiful, standing just underneath the notice.
flowers are NOT a good indication that it is probably a good home
flowers are NOT a good indication that it is probably a bad home
flowers are a good indication that it is probably NOT a good home
flowers are a good indication that it is probably a good home
On the carpet in front of the fire burning in the hearth, a pretty little dachshund was curled up asleep with its nose tucked into its belly.
fireplace
carpet
pillow
living room
On the carpet in front of the fire burning in the hearth, a pretty little dachshund was curled up asleep with its nose tucked into its belly.
A type of dog with short legs and a long body, Noun- thing, idea
A type of dog with short legs and a long body, Noun- a person, place
A type of dog with short legs and a long body, Noun- a person, place, thing, animal, idea
A type of dog with short legs and a long body, verb- an action word
In one corner, Billy spotted a large parrot in a cage. Animals were usually a good sign in a place like this, Billy told himself.
Animals inside a home are a sign that it may be a dangerous home.
Animals inside a home are usually a good sign that it is a safe home.
Animals inside a home are NOT a sign of what goes on in a home.
Animals inside a home are a bad sign that it is not a safe home.
"The sign BED AND BREAKFAST on the pane conjured up images of watery cabbage, rapacious landladies, and a powerful smell of kippers in the living-room." -CommonLit
chair- Noun, a thing
door-Noun, a thing
window glass-Noun, a thing
table-Noun, a thing
"The sign BED AND BREAKFAST on the pane conjured up images of watery cabbage, rapacious landladies, and a powerful smell of kippers in the living-room." -CommonLit
"The sign BED AND BREAKFAST on the pane conjured up images of watery cabbage, rapacious landladies, and a powerful smell of kippers in the living-room." -CommonLit
agressively greedy, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
agressively greedy, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
agressively greedy, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
agressively greedy, Verb: an action word
"The sign BED AND BREAKFAST on the pane conjured up images of watery cabbage, rapacious landladies, and a powerful smell of kippers in the living-room." -CommonLit
A woman who owns and rents land, buildings, or lodging rooms, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
A woman who owns and rents land, buildings, or lodging rooms, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
A woman who owns and rents land, buildings, or lodging rooms, Verb: an action word
A woman who owns and rents land, buildings, or lodging rooms, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
"The sign BED AND BREAKFAST on the pane conjured up images of watery cabbage, rapacious landladies, and a powerful smell of kippers in the living-room." -CommonLit
Billy thought that a pub (a lodging with a bar) would be more congenial than a boarding-house.
Pleasant and enjoyable, Noun: person, place, thing, animal, idea
Pleasant and enjoyable, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
Pleasant and enjoyable, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
Pleasant and enjoyable, Verb: an action word
After dithering about the Bed and Breakfast in the cold for two or three minutes, Billy decided that he would walk on and take a look at The Bell and Dragon before making up his mind.
indecisive; hard to decide, Noun- a person, place, thing, animal, or idea
indecisive; hard to decide, Adverb- a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
indecisive; hard to decide, Adjective- a word that describes a noun
indecisive; hard to decide, Verb- an action word
Billy Weaver turned to go looking for The Bell and Dragon, but then a queer thing happened to him.
happy (adjective) cheerful
peculiar (adjective) unusual
sad (adjective) not happy
exciting (adjective) stimulating
Billy was in the act of stepping back and turning away
from the window when all at once his eye was caught and held in the most peculiar manner by the small notice, Bed and Breakfast, that was there.
happy (adjective) cheerful
exciting (adjective) stimulating
sad (adjective) not happy
queer (adjective) unusual
“Please come in,” the dame said pleasantly. She stepped aside, holding the door wide open, and Billy found himself automatically starting forward into the house."
woman
man
the dog
the parrot
The dame was a like a Jack-in-the-box. Billy pressed the bell — and out the dame popped! It made Billy jump.
Simile- comparing the landlady to a Jack-in-the-box toy using the words "like or as"
Metaphor- comparing the landlady to a Jack-in-the-box toy NOT using the words "like or as"
The dame was a Jack-in-the-box. Billy pressed the bell — and out the dame popped! It made Billy jump.
Simile- comparing the landlady to a Jack-in-the-box toy using the words "like or as"
Metaphor- comparing the landlady to a Jack-in-the-box toy NOT using the words "like or as"
“Five and sixpence a night, including breakfast.”
United States American money
United Kingdom of Great Britain money
Juarez, Mexico money
Japanese Money
“Please come in,” the dame said pleasantly. She stepped aside, holding the door wide open, and Billy found himself automatically starting forward into the house. The compulsion or, more accurately, the desire to follow after her into that house was extraordinarily strong.
the desire to do something that is irresistible, Verb-an action word
the desire to do something that is irresistible, Noun-a person, place, thing, animal, or idea
the desire to do something that is irresistible, Adjective-a word that describes a noun
the desire to do something that is irresistible, Adverb-a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb, an action word
"Billy took off his hat, and stepped over the threshold."
Billy remained outside the house.
Billy jumped inside the house.
Billy fell inside the house.
Billy walked inside the house.
The old girl is slightly dotty, Billy told himself.
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Verb: an action
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
Billy's landlady appeared to be slightly off her rocker, but Billy didn’t worry in the least. After all, she was not only harmless, she was also quite obviously a kind and generous soul.
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Verb: an action
mad, dotty, insane, crazy, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
mad, off her rocker, insane, crazy, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
"At a cheap price of five and sixpence a night, I should’ve thought you’d be simply swamped with applicants who want to rent,” Billy said politely.
too busy, Verb: an action
sleepy, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
people, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
“I’m so glad you appeared,” the landlady said, looking earnestly into Billy's face. “I was beginning to get worried.”
seriously, Verb: an action word
seriously, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
seriously, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
seriously, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
The landlady was holding a large silver tea-tray in her hands well out in front of her, and rather high up, as though the tray were a pair of reins on a frisky horse.
playful and full of energy, Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
playful and full of energy, Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
playful and full of energy, Adjective: a word that describes a noun
playful and full of energy, Verb: an action word
“Dear me,” she said, shaking her head and heaving (giving) a dainty little sigh. “I would never have thought it. How time does fly away from us all, doesn’t it, Mr Wilkins?”
delicate; Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
delicate; Adjective: a word that describes a noun
delicate; Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
delicate; Verb: an action word
“I’m almost positive both of these names, Mulholland and Temple, were in the newspapers,” Billy said. “I’ll think of it in a second. I’m sure I will.” There is nothing more tantalizing than a thing like this which lingers just outside the borders of one’s memory. He hated to give up.
tormenting or teasing; Adjective: a word that describes a noun
tormenting or teasing; Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, or idea
tormenting or teasing; Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes an action word (verb)
tormenting or teasing; Verb: an action word
He found the guest-book lying open on the piano, so he took out his pen and wrote down his name and address.
a book where people sign in to record they are customers; Adjective: a word that describes a noun
a book where people sign in to record they are customers; Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, or idea
a book where people sign in to record they are customers; Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes an action word (verb)
a book where people sign in to record they are customers; Verb: an action word
Now and again, Billy caught a whiff (a small odor) of a peculiar smell that seemed to emanate directly from her person.
to spread out from; Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
to spread out from; Adjective: a word that describes a noun (a person, place, thing, animal, idea
to spread out from; Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes an action word (verb)
to spread out from; Verb: an action word
“Oh, you're 17, that's the perfect age! Mr Mulholland was also seventeen. But I think he was a trifle shorter than you are.
means to a small degree; Mr. Mulholland was older than Billy
means to a small degree; Mr. Mulholland was a little bit younger than Billy
means to a small degree; Mr. Mulholland was the same age as Billy
means to a small degree; Mr. Mulholland was much older than Billy
"You have the most beautiful teeth, Mr Weaver," said the landlady. “They’re not as good as they look,” Billy replied. “They’ve got simply masses of fillings in them at the back.”
something used to fill a cavity; Noun, a person
something used to fill a cavity; Noun, a place
something used to fill a cavity; Noun, a thing
something used to fill a cavity; Noun, an idea
Billy picked up his teacup and took another sip of his tea, then he set it down again gently in its saucer. He waited for the landlady to say something else, but she seemed to have lapsed into another of her silences.
to revert/go back to a previous state or behavior; Adjective: a word that describes a noun
to revert/go back to a previous state or behavior; Adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb
to revert/go back to a previous state or behavior; Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
to revert/go back to a previous state or behavior; Verb: an action word
“That parrot,” Billy said at last. “You know something? It had me completely fooled when I first saw it through the window from the street. I could have sworn it was alive.” “Alas, no longer.” “It’s most terribly clever the way it’s been done,” he said. “It doesn’t look in the least bit dead. Who did it?”
an expression of grief or pity; Noun: a person, place, thing, animal, idea
an expression of grief or pity; Adjective: a word that describes a noun
an expression of grief or pity; Verb: an action word
an expression of grief or pity; Interjection: A word showing emotion
Billy said that he could have sworn the parrot was alive when he first saw it through the window (before ringing the doorbell). He said, “Alas, no longer.” “It’s most terribly clever the way it’s been done. It doesn’t look in the least bit dead. Who did it?”
Oxymoron: contrary signification, clever but horrible
Simile: a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
Metaphor: a comparison of two things NOT using the words "like" or "as"
a cup and a saucer (a small plate)
Nouns: people
Nouns: places
Nouns: things
Nouns: animals or ideas
The tea tasted faintly of bitter almonds, and Billy didn’t much care for it.
in a lightly manner; adjective: a word that describes a noun
in a lightly manner; noun: a person, place, thing, animal, or idea
in a lightly manner; verb: an action word
in a lightly manner; adverb: a word that ends in -ly and describes a verb (an action word)
The tea tasted faintly of bitter almonds, and Billy didn’t much care for it. The phrase "bitter almonds" is an indication that something contains a deadly poison called cyanide.
noun: a person
noun: a place
noun: a thing
noun: an animal, or idea
