Build Your Vocabulary! Day: 138

 

Build Your Vocabulary! Day: 138

1. The travelers sheltered in a small 'hamlet' near the hills.

• The travelers sheltered in a palace near the hills.
• The travelers sheltered in a forest near the hills.
• The travelers sheltered in a river near the hills.
• The travelers sheltered in a tiny settlement near the hills.

Correct Answer: The travelers sheltered in a tiny settlement near the hills.

2. The king's horse wore a decorated 'bridle' during the parade.

• The king's horse wore a head harness during the parade.
• The king's horse wore a blanket during the parade.
• The king's horse wore a saddle during the parade.
• The king's horse wore a shield during the parade.

Correct Answer: The king's horse wore a head harness during the parade.

3. The children watched the smoke 'billowing' from the chimney.

• The children watched the smoke disappearing from the chimney.
• The children watched the smoke dripping from the chimney.
• The children watched the smoke falling from the chimney.
• The children watched the smoke rising in large waves from the chimney.

Correct Answer: The children watched the smoke rising in large waves from the chimney.

4. The old palace had a grand 'courtyard'.

• The old palace had a secret tunnel.
• The old palace had a narrow bridge.
• The old palace had a central open area.
• The old palace had a hidden chamber.

Correct Answer: The old palace had a central open area.

5. The eagle built its nest on a rocky 'crag'.

• The eagle built its nest on a flower.
• The eagle built its nest on a riverbank.
• The eagle built its nest on a tree root.
• The eagle built its nest on a steep rock.

Correct Answer: The eagle built its nest on a steep rock.

6. The villagers carried water in an earthen 'pitcher'.

• The villagers carried water in a basket.
• The villagers carried water in a box.
• The villagers carried water in a clay jug.
• The villagers carried water in a sack.

Correct Answer: The villagers carried water in a clay jug.

7. The traveler followed a winding 'lane' through the village.

• The traveler followed a river through the village.
• The traveler followed a tunnel through the village.
• The traveler followed a bridge through the village.
• The traveler followed a narrow road through the village.

Correct Answer: The traveler followed a narrow road through the village.

8. The moonlight gave the lake a 'luminous' appearance.

• The moonlight gave the lake a dark appearance.
• The moonlight gave the lake a dull appearance.
• The moonlight gave the lake a glowing appearance.
• The moonlight gave the lake a faded appearance.

Correct Answer: The moonlight gave the lake a glowing appearance.

9. The old sailor tied the boat to the 'jetty'.

• The old sailor tied the boat to the road.
• The old sailor tied the boat to the hill.
• The old sailor tied the boat to the landing platform.
• The old sailor tied the boat to the forest.

Correct Answer: The old sailor tied the boat to the landing platform.

10. The children sat beneath a 'willow' tree beside the stream.

• The children sat beneath a mango tree beside the stream.
• The children sat beneath a coconut tree beside the stream.
• The children sat beneath a drooping tree beside the stream.
• The children sat beneath a neem tree beside the stream.

Correct Answer: The children sat beneath a drooping tree beside the stream.

11. The prince admired the sparkling 'gemstone' in the crown.

• The prince admired the flower in the crown.
• The prince admired the feather in the crown.
• The prince admired the ribbon in the crown.
• The prince admired the precious stone in the crown.

Correct Answer: The prince admired the precious stone in the crown.

12. The shepherd rested in a grassy 'pasture'.

• The shepherd rested in a market.
• The shepherd rested in a palace.
• The shepherd rested in grazing land.
• The shepherd rested in a classroom.

Correct Answer: The shepherd rested in grazing land.

13. The old castle overlooked a beautiful 'harbor'.

• The old castle overlooked a forest.
• The old castle overlooked a desert.
• The old castle overlooked a river.
• The old castle overlooked a sheltered place for ships.

Correct Answer: The old castle overlooked a sheltered place for ships.

14. The children were amazed by the 'waterfall' cascading down the rocks.

• The children were amazed by the river cascading down the rocks.
• The children were amazed by the falling stream of water cascading down the rocks.
• The children were amazed by the road cascading down the rocks.
• The children were amazed by the bridge cascading down the rocks.

Correct Answer: The children were amazed by the falling stream of water cascading down the rocks.

15. The bird disappeared into the thick 'foliage'.

• The bird disappeared into the rocks.
• The bird disappeared into the water.
• The bird disappeared into the dense leaves.
• The bird disappeared into the sand.

Correct Answer: The bird disappeared into the dense leaves.

16. The villagers crossed the river in a wooden 'ferry'.

• The villagers crossed the river in a cart.
• The villagers crossed the river in a wagon.
• The villagers crossed the river in a transport boat.
• The villagers crossed the river in a carriage.

Correct Answer: The villagers crossed the river in a transport boat.

17. The old man carried a bright 'lantern'.

• The old man carried a basket.
• The old man carried a stick.
• The old man carried a rope.
• The old man carried a portable light.

Correct Answer: The old man carried a portable light.

18. The children enjoyed the 'melody' of the flute.

• The children enjoyed the noise of the flute.
• The children enjoyed the silence of the flute.
• The children enjoyed the pleasant tune of the flute.
• The children enjoyed the echo of the flute.

Correct Answer: The children enjoyed the pleasant tune of the flute.

19. The travelers entered a narrow 'cavern' beneath the hill.

• The travelers entered a tunnel beneath the hill.
• The travelers entered a forest beneath the hill.
• The travelers entered a river beneath the hill.
• The travelers entered a large cave beneath the hill.

Correct Answer: The travelers entered a large cave beneath the hill.

20. The villagers admired the 'serenity' of the countryside.

• The villagers admired the noise of the countryside.
• The villagers admired the confusion of the countryside.
• The villagers admired the crowd of the countryside.
• The villagers admired the peaceful calmness of the countryside.

Correct Answer: The villagers admired the peaceful calmness of the countryside.