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WorksheetsThe Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide (Chapter 2 Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
Leaks - (noun) holes or openings that allow liquid or gas to pass through
Sample sentence: "The leaks in the roof had made all but three of the upstairs bedroom floors dangerously rotted."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Leaks"?
The cat was perched on the leaks of the tree.
There was a hole in the bucket, so when I filled it with water, there weren't any leaks.
She poured the juice into a glass without leaks, so there was a spill on the table.
The leaks in the roof made the floors dangerous.
Rotted - (adjective) decayed or decomposed due to age or dampness
Sample sentence: "The leaks in the roof had made all but three of the upstairs bedroom floors dangerously rotted."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Rotted"?
The teacher rotted the students' papers.
The rotted smell filled the room.
The rotted cat climbed the stairs.
The rotted food tasted delicious.
Confined - (verb) kept or restricted in a small or limited space
Sample sentence: "A few were filled with fish. The rest were crammed with mice, lizards, and other animals that Simon had confined to mud-furnished cages."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Confined"?
The dog confined the ball in its mouth.
The confined child played in the huge park.
The confined song filled the room with joy.
I am going to the park to enjoy the confined, open space.
Disgusting - (adjective) causing a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion
Sample sentence: "She thought they were disgusting because Simon had rescued them from a trap in Mrs. Levette’s downstairs apartment."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Disgusting"?
The delicious cake was disgusting.
The disgusting smell made her walk away.
The disgusting book was a bestseller.
The delicious meal was disgusting, so I ordered seconds.
Eerier - (adjective) more strange or frightening, creating an atmosphere of unease
Sample sentence: "Jared tossed and turned on the lumpy mattress, pressing the pillow down over his head like he was smothering himself, but he couldn’t sleep. He didn’t mind sharing a room with Simon, but sharing a room with cages of animals that rustled, squeaked, and scratched was eerier than sleeping alone would have been."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Eerier"?
The brightly lit room was eerier than the dark basement.
The brightly lit room was comforting and eerie.
The cheerful, sunny day had an eerie atmosphere.
The eerie noises made her jump.
Unfamiliar - (adjective) not known or recognized; not familiar
Sample sentence: "Here, everything was unfamiliar."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Unfamiliar"?
The unfamiliar faces at the party made me feel at ease.
The unfamiliar dog wagged its tail at the stranger.
The unfamiliar song was a hit because everyone knew the lyrics.
The unfamiliar food was her favorite because she ate it every year on Thanksgiving.
Creak - (verb) make a high-pitched, squeaking sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied
Sample sentence: "The creak of hinges startled him into jerking upright."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Creak"?
The door closed silently without making a creak.
The door closed loudly with a creaking sound that sounded like a bang.
The cat made a creak as it walked across the room, so no one heard it.
Urgent - (adjective) requiring immediate action or attention
Sample sentence: “Simon.” Jared leaned in close, making his voice deliberately urgent. “Squirrel! Squirrel!” Jared stood up from a crouch, trying to decide if moving so fast meant he was a chicken or if he just had good reflexes."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Urgent"?
The non-urgent matter required immediate attention.
The urgent matter did not need to be addressed right away.
The urgent matter could wait until tomorrow.
The urgent message required immediate attention.
Astonishment - (noun) great surprise or amazement
Sample sentence: Simon looked at her skeptically. “I don’t know. What if the ropes aren’t that good anymore?" “It would just be a short fall,” Mallory said, and both the boys looked at her in astonishment
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Astonishment"?
The predictable ending of the movie filled me with astonishment.
The surprising twist in the plot filled me with astonishment.
The expected outcome of the experiment filled me with astonishment.
Dumbwaiter - (noun) a small elevator used for carrying food, dishes, or other objects between floors of a building
Sample sentence: "Simon bent down to touch a small sliding door set into the wall. 'It’s a dumbwaiter,' Mallory said."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Dumbwaiter"?
The dumbwaiter was used to transport people between floors.
The dumbwaiter was used to carry food between floors of the building.
The dumbwaiter was used to clean the floors of the building.
The cars were sent up using the dumbwaiter.
Distant - (adjective) far away in space or time
Sample sentence: "Simon’s voice sounded tinny and distant.
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Distant"?
The mountains were distant and not close at all.
The distant smell filled the room with joy.
The mountains were distant, so they were very close.
The distant book was a bestseller.
Halo - (noun) a circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head of a holy person or deity
Sample sentence: "The light from the candle was a small halo, reflecting things erratically."
Which sentence correctly uses the word "Halo"?
The light from the candle created a small halo.
I bought a new halo for my car's engine to improve its performance.
The painter used a halo brush to create a beautiful portrait.
The hiker felt used a halo to protect him from the rain.
