Build Your Vocabulary! Day: 136

 

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Build Your Vocabulary! Day: 136

1. The travelers found a cool 'overture' to the cave hidden behind vines.

• The travelers found a river to the cave hidden behind vines.
• The travelers found a bridge to the cave hidden behind vines.
• The travelers found an entrance to the cave hidden behind vines.
• The travelers found a mountain to the cave hidden behind vines.

Correct Answer: The travelers found an entrance to the cave hidden behind vines.

2. The little bird sat quietly on a 'parapet' of the old fort.

• The little bird sat quietly on a roof of the old fort.
• The little bird sat quietly on a protective wall of the old fort.
• The little bird sat quietly on a gate of the old fort.
• The little bird sat quietly on a road of the old fort.

Correct Answer: The little bird sat quietly on a protective wall of the old fort.

3. The king's soldiers marched through a narrow 'passageway'.

• The king's soldiers marched through a corridor.
• The king's soldiers marched through a garden.
• The king's soldiers marched through a river.
• The king's soldiers marched through a forest.

Correct Answer: The king's soldiers marched through a corridor.

4. The children watched the 'ripples' spread across the pond.

• The children watched the rocks spread across the pond.
• The children watched the leaves spread across the pond.
• The children watched the clouds spread across the pond.
• The children watched the small waves spread across the pond.

Correct Answer: The children watched the small waves spread across the pond.

5. The shepherd carried a 'satchelful' of supplies.

• The shepherd carried a basket full of supplies.
• The shepherd carried a box full of supplies.
• The shepherd carried a cart full of supplies.
• The shepherd carried a bag full of supplies.

Correct Answer: The shepherd carried a bag full of supplies.

6. The moonlight reflected from the 'stillness' of the lake.

• The moonlight reflected from the roughness of the lake.
• The moonlight reflected from the calmness of the lake.
• The moonlight reflected from the movement of the lake.
• The moonlight reflected from the noise of the lake.

Correct Answer: The moonlight reflected from the calmness of the lake.

7. The prince wore a beautiful 'pendant' around his neck.

• The prince wore a belt around his neck.
• The prince wore a ribbon around his neck.
• The prince wore a cap around his neck.
• The prince wore a hanging ornament around his neck.

Correct Answer: The prince wore a hanging ornament around his neck.

8. The eagle nested on a steep 'precipice'.

• The eagle nested on a plain.
• The eagle nested on a high cliff.
• The eagle nested on a riverbank.
• The eagle nested on a road.

Correct Answer: The eagle nested on a high cliff.

9. The villagers gathered near the 'wellspring' for fresh water.

• The villagers gathered near the bridge for fresh water.
• The villagers gathered near the market for fresh water.
• The villagers gathered near the road for fresh water.
• The villagers gathered near the source of water.

Correct Answer: The villagers gathered near the source of water.

10. The old castle had a grand 'turret' overlooking the valley.

• The old castle had a garden overlooking the valley.
• The old castle had a gate overlooking the valley.
• The old castle had a small tower overlooking the valley.
• The old castle had a road overlooking the valley.

Correct Answer: The old castle had a small tower overlooking the valley.

11. The children followed the 'brooklet' through the meadow.

• The children followed the highway through the meadow.
• The children followed the tunnel through the meadow.
• The children followed the pathway through the meadow.
• The children followed the tiny stream through the meadow.

Correct Answer: The children followed the tiny stream through the meadow.

12. The old woman sat beneath a 'trellis' covered with flowers.

• The old woman sat beneath a roof for climbing plants.
• The old woman sat beneath a bridge for climbing plants.
• The old woman sat beneath a wall for climbing plants.
• The old woman sat beneath a framework for climbing plants.

Correct Answer: The old woman sat beneath a framework for climbing plants.

13. The travelers admired the 'vista' from the mountaintop.

• The travelers admired the beautiful view from the mountaintop.
• The travelers admired the pathway from the mountaintop.
• The travelers admired the forest from the mountaintop.
• The travelers admired the village from the mountaintop.

Correct Answer: The travelers admired the beautiful view from the mountaintop.

14. The horse drank from a 'watering hole' near the forest.

• The horse drank from a hill near the forest.
• The horse drank from a cave near the forest.
• The horse drank from a road near the forest.
• The horse drank from a place where animals drink water near the forest.

Correct Answer: The horse drank from a place where animals drink water near the forest.

15. The children explored the 'woodland' behind the village.

• The children explored the forested area behind the village.
• The children explored the market behind the village.
• The children explored the playground behind the village.
• The children explored the river behind the village.

Correct Answer: The children explored the forested area behind the village.

16. The king's palace was decorated with a colorful 'mural'.

• The king's palace was decorated with a curtain.
• The king's palace was decorated with a wall painting.
• The king's palace was decorated with a carpet.
• The king's palace was decorated with a statue.

Correct Answer: The king's palace was decorated with a wall painting.

17. The old fisherman looked through the 'spyglass' at the horizon.

• The old fisherman looked through the window at the horizon.
• The old fisherman looked through the mirror at the horizon.
• The old fisherman looked through the camera at the horizon.
• The old fisherman looked through the telescope at the horizon.

Correct Answer: The old fisherman looked through the telescope at the horizon.

18. The villagers crossed the 'ford' to reach the other side.

• The villagers crossed the bridge to reach the other side.
• The villagers crossed the tunnel to reach the other side.
• The villagers crossed the road to reach the other side.
• The villagers crossed the shallow river crossing to reach the other side.

Correct Answer: The villagers crossed the shallow river crossing to reach the other side.

19. The storyteller spoke in a 'captivating' manner.

• The storyteller spoke in a boring manner.
• The storyteller spoke in a fascinating manner.
• The storyteller spoke in a dull manner.
• The storyteller spoke in a weak manner.

Correct Answer: The storyteller spoke in a fascinating manner.

20. The children gazed at the 'firmament' filled with stars.

• The children gazed at the river filled with stars.
• The children gazed at the forest filled with stars.
• The children gazed at the mountain filled with stars.
• The children gazed at the sky filled with stars.

Correct Answer: The children gazed at the sky filled with stars.