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WorksheetsEnola Holmes 0 - “I had stood still a moment too long”
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does “footsteps” refer to?
The sound or mark made by someone walking
The sound of a door closing
The noise of a car engine
The sound of birds chirping
What does “leapt” mean?
Walked slowly
Jumped or sprang a long way, to a great height, or with great force
Crawled on the ground
Ran quickly
What does “flee” mean?
Walk towards something
Run away from a place or situation of danger
Stay in one place
Move slowly
What does “grip” mean?
A loose hold
A firm hold; grasp
A gentle touch
A soft pat
What does “scream” mean?
Whisper softly
Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, great emotion, or pain
Talk quietly
Sing a song
What does “steely” mean?
Soft and gentle
Resembling steel in color, brightness, or strength
Warm and fuzzy
Dull and dark
What does “growled” mean?
Made a high-pitched sound
Made a low guttural sound in the throat, typically as a sign of anger
Laughed loudly
Spoke softly
What does “terror” mean?
Extreme happiness
Extreme fear
Mild concern
Slight discomfort
What does “gasping” mean?
Breathing normally
Inhaling suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment
Exhaling slowly
Speaking quietly
What does “clasping” mean?
Letting go
Grasping (something) tightly with one’s hand
Pushing away
Touching lightly
What does “trembling” mean?
Standing still
Shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
Walking steadily
Sitting calmly
What does “glint” mean?
Absorb light
Give out or reflect small flashes of light
Emit a dull glow
Remain dark
What does “blade” refer to?
The handle of a tool
The flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon
The blunt side of a tool
The decorative part of a tool
