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WorksheetsAround the World in 80 Days Vocab
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 16mins
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words below.
1. The wise old teacher hoped to ________ valuable lessons to his students before they graduated.
impart
astride
zeal
flurried
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words below.
2. After the rain, the streets were ________ under the streetlights, reflecting the soft glow of the night.
alluring
ferocity
rubicund
glistening
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words below.
3. Sam gave a/an _________ smile when asked about his chances of winning, knowing the odds were against him.
perambulating
astride
wry
alluring
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words below.
4. The tropical island was ________ with its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, tempting travelers from across the world.
glistening
alluring
zeal
ferocity
Fill in the blank with the correct option from the words below.
5. The farmer’s ___________ complexion showed years of working under the hot sun.
scarce
ferocity
perambulating
rubicund
Drag and drop the suitable word into the blank.
6. The lion attacked its prey with such (a) that the rest of the animals scattered in fear.
Drag and drop the suitable word into the blank.
7. His (a) for wealth led him to make unethical business decisions, ultimately ruining his reputation.
Drag and drop the suitable word into the blank.
8. She made a/an (a) as she tasted the sour lemon, her face scrunching up in distaste.
Drag and drop the suitable word into the blank.
9. Fresh water was (a) in the desert, forcing the travelers to ration their supplies carefully.
Drag and drop the suitable word into the blank.
10. She approached every task with (a) , determined to give her best effort no matter the challenge.
Match each sentence to the word that would complete it.
15. Driven by _____, the businessman ignored ethical practices to maximize his profits at the expense of his employees' welfare.
flurried
12. The elderly couple enjoyed _____ through the park every afternoon, taking in the sights and sounds of nature.
perambulating
14. John sat confidently _____ the horse, ready to ride into the wilderness.
acacias
11. The sudden downpour left the outdoor market in a/an _____ state, with vendors scrambling to protect their goods.
astride
13. The dusty road was lined with tall _____, their fragrant blossoms filling the air with a sweet scent.
avarice
Bonus Exercise: Reorder the following events based on the chronological order of their occurrence in our reading text. "Around the World in Eighty Days"
The train stops unexpectedly in the middle of a forest, and the conductor announces that passengers must get out.
Phileas Fogg and Sir Francis Cromarty learn from the conductor that the railway line is incomplete and does not yet extend to Allahabad.
Phileas Fogg decides to seek an alternative mode of transport to continue the journey, and Passepartout finds an elephant named Kiouni owned by a local Indian.
After negotiating with the elephant's owner, Fogg eventually buys Kiouni for two thousand pounds, much to Passepartout's astonishment.
A Parsee offers to act as their guide, and they set out on Kiouni through the forest towards Allahabad at nine o'clock.
