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FAC 3 Dark They Were, And Golden Eyed

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "subtly" mean?

a)

In a loud and noticeable manner

b)

In a manner hard to notice or perceive

c)

In a very fast and hurried way

d)

In a way that is very clear and obvious

2.

James looked out of the window at the empty playground. Which word describes how the playground appeared?

a)

Nostalgia

b)

Forlorn

c)

Eerie

d)

Idle

3.

Liam was idly sitting on the park bench, watching the clouds drift by. What does "idle/idly" mean in this context?

a)

Busy and active

b)

Not doing anything

c)

Full of energy

d)

Moving quickly

4.

What does it mean to "recede"?

a)

To become louder

b)

To move closer

c)

To become fainter or more distant

d)

To increase in size

5.

What is a "pendulum"?

a)

A type of necklace

b)

A weight that is hung so it can swing freely

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A type of dance

6.

During a class discussion, Abigail paused to "muse" over the question before responding. What does it mean to "muse"?

a)

To speak quickly without thinking

b)

To say something thoughtfully

c)

To shout loudly

d)

To remain silent

7.

Avery noticed that her savings seemed to dwindle over the months. What does "dwindle" mean in this context?

a)

To become gradually larger

b)

To become gradually smaller or less

c)

To stay the same size

d)

To increase rapidly

8.

What is "sorrow"?

a)

A feeling of deep happiness

b)

A feeling of deep sadness

c)

A feeling of excitement

d)

A feeling of anger

9.

What does "eerie" mean?

a)

Bright and cheerful

b)

Strange or creepy in a way that makes you feel uneasy

c)

Very ordinary and common

d)

Loud and noisy

10.

What is "nostalgia"?

a)

A feeling of fear about the future

b)

A happy but sometimes bittersweet feeling when thinking about the past

c)

A feeling of anger about the present

d)

A feeling of confusion about the past