Build Your Vocabulary! Day: 144

 

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1. The travelers reached a peaceful 'haven' before sunset.

• The travelers reached a safe place before sunset.
• The travelers reached a mountain before sunset.
• The travelers reached a market before sunset.
• The travelers reached a desert before sunset.

Correct Answer: The travelers reached a safe place before sunset.

2. The queen wore a sparkling 'diadem' during the royal ceremony.

• The queen wore a scarf during the royal ceremony.
• The queen wore a necklace during the royal ceremony.
• The queen wore a bracelet during the royal ceremony.
• The queen wore a jeweled crown during the royal ceremony.

Correct Answer: The queen wore a jeweled crown during the royal ceremony.

3. The river began to 'overflow' after continuous rain.

• The river began to flow beyond its banks after continuous rain.
• The river began to dry after continuous rain.
• The river began to disappear after continuous rain.
• The river began to freeze after continuous rain.

Correct Answer: The river began to flow beyond its banks after continuous rain.

4. The children crossed a narrow 'footbridge' to reach the village.

• The children crossed a railway to reach the village.
• The children crossed a tunnel to reach the village.
• The children crossed a small bridge for people to reach the village.
• The children crossed a highway to reach the village.

Correct Answer: The children crossed a small bridge for people to reach the village.

5. The old fisherman repaired the torn 'harpoon' before sailing.

• The old fisherman repaired the paddle before sailing.
• The old fisherman repaired the sail before sailing.
• The old fisherman repaired the long spear used for fishing before sailing.
• The old fisherman repaired the anchor before sailing.

Correct Answer: The old fisherman repaired the long spear used for fishing before sailing.

6. The eagle perched on a steep 'bluff' overlooking the sea.

• The eagle perched on a riverbank overlooking the sea.
• The eagle perched on a high cliff overlooking the sea.
• The eagle perched on a meadow overlooking the sea.
• The eagle perched on a bridge overlooking the sea.

Correct Answer: The eagle perched on a high cliff overlooking the sea.

7. The shepherd carried a wooden 'crook' while tending his sheep.

• The shepherd carried a curved staff while tending his sheep.
• The shepherd carried a basket while tending his sheep.
• The shepherd carried a rope while tending his sheep.
• The shepherd carried a bucket while tending his sheep.

Correct Answer: The shepherd carried a curved staff while tending his sheep.

8. The children admired the colorful 'iris' flowers in the garden.

• The children admired the cactus plants in the garden.
• The children admired the bamboo plants in the garden.
• The children admired the flowering plants with sword-like leaves in the garden.
• The children admired the coconut trees in the garden.

Correct Answer: The children admired the flowering plants with sword-like leaves in the garden.

9. The villagers stored rainwater in a large 'reservoir'.

• The villagers stored rainwater in a basket.
• The villagers stored rainwater in a sack.
• The villagers stored rainwater in a large water storage area.
• The villagers stored rainwater in a clay pot.

Correct Answer: The villagers stored rainwater in a large water storage area.

10. The horse trotted across the green 'meadow'.

• The horse trotted across the desert.
• The horse trotted across the rocky hill.
• The horse trotted across the bridge.
• The horse trotted across the grassy field.

Correct Answer: The horse trotted across the grassy field.

11. The sailor checked the 'mast' before raising the sail.

• The sailor checked the anchor before raising the sail.
• The sailor checked the tall pole supporting the sail before raising the sail.
• The sailor checked the rope before raising the sail.
• The sailor checked the cabin before raising the sail.

Correct Answer: The sailor checked the tall pole supporting the sail before raising the sail.

12. The children found a smooth 'boulder' beside the stream.

• The children found a large rounded rock beside the stream.
• The children found a flower beside the stream.
• The children found a leaf beside the stream.
• The children found a feather beside the stream.

Correct Answer: The children found a large rounded rock beside the stream.

13. The travelers rested in the cool 'shade' of a banyan tree.

• The travelers rested in the sunlight by a banyan tree.
• The travelers rested in the rain by a banyan tree.
• The travelers rested in the wind by a banyan tree.
• The travelers rested in the area protected from sunlight by a banyan tree.

Correct Answer: The travelers rested in the area protected from sunlight by a banyan tree.

14. The old temple had a beautiful 'courtyard' filled with flowers.

• The old temple had a classroom filled with flowers.
• The old temple had a tunnel filled with flowers.
• The old temple had a central open area filled with flowers.
• The old temple had a kitchen filled with flowers.

Correct Answer: The old temple had a central open area filled with flowers.

15. The children watched the butterflies 'hovering' above the flowers.

• The children watched the butterflies sleeping above the flowers.
• The children watched the butterflies staying in one place while flying above the flowers.
• The children watched the butterflies running above the flowers.
• The children watched the butterflies crawling above the flowers.

Correct Answer: The children watched the butterflies staying in one place while flying above the flowers.

16. The king entered the royal 'pavilion' to meet the guests.

• The king entered the stable to meet the guests.
• The king entered the granary to meet the guests.
• The king entered the workshop to meet the guests.
• The king entered the decorated ceremonial shelter to meet the guests.

Correct Answer: The king entered the decorated ceremonial shelter to meet the guests.

17. The bird gathered tiny 'twigs' to build its nest.

• The bird gathered flowers to build its nest.
• The bird gathered feathers to build its nest.
• The bird gathered small branches to build its nest.
• The bird gathered leaves to build its nest.

Correct Answer: The bird gathered small branches to build its nest.

18. The villagers crossed the wide 'marsh' carefully.

• The villagers crossed the desert carefully.
• The villagers crossed the rocky hill carefully.
• The villagers crossed the playground carefully.
• The villagers crossed the wet, swampy land carefully.

Correct Answer: The villagers crossed the wet, swampy land carefully.

19. The morning air was filled with the sweet 'fragrance' of jasmine.

• The morning air was filled with the pleasant smell of jasmine.
• The morning air was filled with the loud sound of jasmine.
• The morning air was filled with the bright colour of jasmine.
• The morning air was filled with the rough texture of jasmine.

Correct Answer: The morning air was filled with the pleasant smell of jasmine.

20. The students showed great 'diligence' while completing their science project.

• The students showed great laziness while completing their science project.
• The students showed great carelessness while completing their science project.
• The students showed great hard work and careful effort while completing their science project.
• The students showed great impatience while completing their science project.

Correct Answer: The students showed great hard work and careful effort while completing their science project.