Build Your Vocabulary! Day: 142

 

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1. The shepherd guided his sheep across the 'heath'.

• The shepherd guided his sheep across the river.
• The shepherd guided his sheep across open shrub-covered land.
• The shepherd guided his sheep across the marketplace.
• The shepherd guided his sheep across the bridge.

Correct Answer: The shepherd guided his sheep across open shrub-covered land.

2. The old fort was protected by a strong 'rampart'.

• The old fort was protected by a garden.
• The old fort was protected by a river.
• The old fort was protected by a playground.
• The old fort was protected by a defensive wall.

Correct Answer: The old fort was protected by a defensive wall.

3. The children watched the clouds 'drizzle' over the hills.

• The children watched the clouds shine over the hills.
• The children watched the clouds disappear over the hills.
• The children watched the clouds snow over the hills.
• The children watched the clouds rain lightly over the hills.

Correct Answer: The children watched the clouds rain lightly over the hills.

4. The traveler entered a peaceful 'hermitage' in the forest.

• The traveler entered a secluded place where a hermit lives in the forest.
• The traveler entered a palace in the forest.
• The traveler entered a school in the forest.
• The traveler entered a market in the forest.

Correct Answer: The traveler entered a secluded place where a hermit lives in the forest.

5. The king wore a shining 'breastplate' during the battle.

• The king wore a scarf during the battle.
• The king wore protective armour on his chest during the battle.
• The king wore a shawl during the battle.
• The king wore a belt during the battle.

Correct Answer: The king wore protective armour on his chest during the battle.

6. The villagers carried grain in a 'wheelbarrow'.

• The villagers carried grain in a basket.
• The villagers carried grain in a one-wheeled cart.
• The villagers carried grain in a sack.
• The villagers carried grain in a bucket.

Correct Answer: The villagers carried grain in a one-wheeled cart.

7. The children admired the 'orchids' blooming in the garden.

• The children admired the grasses blooming in the garden.
• The children admired the bushes blooming in the garden.
• The children admired the exotic flowers blooming in the garden.
• The children admired the weeds blooming in the garden.

Correct Answer: The children admired the exotic flowers blooming in the garden.

8. The old sailor tied the boat to the 'quay'.

• The old sailor tied the boat to the tree.
• The old sailor tied the boat to the bridge.
• The old sailor tied the boat to the road.
• The old sailor tied the boat to the landing dock.

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

9. The prince wore a soft velvet 'mantle'.

• The prince wore a helmet.
• The prince wore a sandal.
• The prince wore a loose royal cloak.
• The prince wore a glove.

Correct Answer: The prince wore a loose royal cloak.

10. The bird disappeared into the dense 'undergrowth'.

• The bird disappeared into the clouds.
• The bird disappeared into the river.
• The bird disappeared into the rocks.
• The bird disappeared into thick plants beneath the trees.

Correct Answer: The bird disappeared into thick plants beneath the trees.

11. The children crossed the 'causeway' after the floodwaters receded.

• The children crossed the tunnel after the floodwaters receded.
• The children crossed the bridge after the floodwaters receded.
• The children crossed the raised road after the floodwaters receded.
• The children crossed the railway after the floodwaters receded.

Correct Answer: The children crossed the raised road after the floodwaters receded.

12. The eagle spread its 'talons' before catching its prey.

• The eagle spread its feathers before catching its prey.
• The eagle spread its wings before catching its prey.
• The eagle spread its tail before catching its prey.
• The eagle spread its sharp claws before catching its prey.

Correct Answer: The eagle spread its sharp claws before catching its prey.

13. The villagers celebrated a joyful 'procession' through the streets.

• The villagers celebrated a ceremonial parade through the streets.
• The villagers celebrated a lesson through the streets.
• The villagers celebrated a meeting through the streets.
• The villagers celebrated a discussion through the streets.

Correct Answer: The villagers celebrated a ceremonial parade through the streets.

14. The old bridge was supported by massive 'arches'.

• The old bridge was supported by pillars of sand.
• The old bridge was supported by curved structures.
• The old bridge was supported by ropes.
• The old bridge was supported by wooden sticks.

Correct Answer: The old bridge was supported by curved structures.

15. The children spotted a tiny 'firefly' glowing at night.

• The children spotted a butterfly at night.
• The children spotted a dragonfly at night.
• The children spotted a glowing insect at night.
• The children spotted a honeybee at night.

Correct Answer: The children spotted a glowing insect at night.

16. The travelers found a hidden 'spring' in the hills.

• The travelers found a lake in the hills.
• The travelers found a waterfall in the hills.
• The travelers found a pond in the hills.
• The travelers found a natural source of water in the hills.

Correct Answer: The travelers found a natural source of water in the hills.

17. The queen admired the beautiful 'lace' on her dress.

• The queen admired the ribbon on her dress.
• The queen admired the delicate decorative fabric on her dress.
• The queen admired the thread on her dress.
• The queen admired the button on her dress.

Correct Answer: The queen admired the delicate decorative fabric on her dress.

18. The farmer harvested the 'millet' before the monsoon arrived.

• The farmer harvested a small-grained cereal crop before the monsoon arrived.
• The farmer harvested cotton before the monsoon arrived.
• The farmer harvested sugarcane before the monsoon arrived.
• The farmer harvested tea before the monsoon arrived.

Correct Answer: The farmer harvested a small-grained cereal crop before the monsoon arrived.

19. The children explored the dark 'tunnel' beneath the hill.

• The children explored the bridge beneath the hill.
• The children explored the garden beneath the hill.
• The children explored the road beneath the hill.
• The children explored the underground passage beneath the hill.

Correct Answer: The children explored the underground passage beneath the hill.

20. The villagers admired the 'majesty' of the snow-covered mountains.

• The villagers admired the weakness of the snow-covered mountains.
• The villagers admired the grandeur of the snow-covered mountains.
• The villagers admired the simplicity of the snow-covered mountains.
• The villagers admired the dullness of the snow-covered mountains.

Correct Answer: The villagers admired the grandeur of the snow-covered mountains.