Wednesday, 30 August 2017

Reading Comprehension - Week 6
Poem - A Really Bad Day

  1. Use the clues from the poem to work out what these words and phrases mean:
    1. just a little twinge:a little stomach ache
    2. alas:it isint/isn’t that bad
    3. sprayed her with bacon and egg:he puked bacon and eggs out
    4. getting acquainted: you know them but you’re not there/their friend

  1. Highlight the most suitable word to replace the word that is underlined.
    1. What I don’t think I should mention.
                  divulge             regret            do

    1. And then she promptly fainted
                 delicately          quickly        strenuously

    1. We are now in the sickroom.
                 Adequately          currently        thankfully

    1. I couldn’t disguise the smell.
                Aroma             explosion           odour

  1. Now, write your own sentences using the following words
    1. Acquainted:I know Jeff but were/are not friends.
    2. Disguise: I could not cover the smell.