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Enola Holmes 0 - “I had stood still a moment too long”

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does “footsteps” refer to?

a)

The sound or mark made by someone walking

b)

The sound of a door closing

c)

The noise of a car engine

d)

The sound of birds chirping

2.

What does “leapt” mean?

a)

Walked slowly

b)

Jumped or sprang a long way, to a great height, or with great force

c)

Crawled on the ground

d)

Ran quickly

3.

What does “flee” mean?

a)

Walk towards something

b)

Run away from a place or situation of danger

c)

Stay in one place

d)

Move slowly

4.

What does “grip” mean?

a)

A loose hold

b)

A firm hold; grasp

c)

A gentle touch

d)

A soft pat

5.

What does “scream” mean?

a)

Whisper softly

b)

Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, great emotion, or pain

c)

Talk quietly

d)

Sing a song

6.

What does “steely” mean?

a)

Soft and gentle

b)

Resembling steel in color, brightness, or strength

c)

Warm and fuzzy

d)

Dull and dark

7.

What does “growled” mean?

a)

Made a high-pitched sound

b)

Made a low guttural sound in the throat, typically as a sign of anger

c)

Laughed loudly

d)

Spoke softly

8.

What does “terror” mean?

a)

Extreme happiness

b)

Extreme fear

c)

Mild concern

d)

Slight discomfort

9.

What does “gasping” mean?

a)

Breathing normally

b)

Inhaling suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment

c)

Exhaling slowly

d)

Speaking quietly

10.

What does “clasping” mean?

a)

Letting go

b)

Grasping (something) tightly with one’s hand

c)

Pushing away

d)

Touching lightly

11.

What does “trembling” mean?

a)

Standing still

b)

Shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty

c)

Walking steadily

d)

Sitting calmly

12.

What does “glint” mean?

a)

Absorb light

b)

Give out or reflect small flashes of light

c)

Emit a dull glow

d)

Remain dark

13.

What does “blade” refer to?

a)

The handle of a tool

b)

The flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon

c)

The blunt side of a tool

d)

The decorative part of a tool