Sarah, Plain And Tall Vocabulary
Patricia MacLachlan’s “Sarah, Plain and Tall” is a children’s book published in 1985 that explores the themes of loneliness, abandonment and coping with change. What do you remember about the book? Let’s take a look.
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My father built the barn near the ______ of pine trees to make it warm for the horses.
- A.
Conch
- B.
Alarmed
- C.
Rustle
- D.
Windbreak
Correct Answer
D. WindbreakExplanation
The correct answer is "windbreak" because a windbreak is a barrier, typically made of trees or shrubs, that protects an area from strong winds. In this context, the father built the barn near the windbreak of pine trees to shield it from the cold winds and keep it warm for the horses.Rate this question:
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We could hear the soft_______of the leaves in the trees when the wind blew.
- A.
Rustle
- B.
Paddock
- C.
Alarmed
- D.
Windbreak
Correct Answer
A. RustleExplanation
The correct answer is "rustle" because it is the most appropriate word to describe the soft sound made by leaves when the wind blows. "Paddock" refers to an enclosed field, "alarmed" means feeling fear or distress, and "windbreak" refers to a barrier that protects against the wind. None of these words accurately describe the sound of leaves in the wind.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The pony ran in circles around the ________.
- A.
Conch
- B.
Paddock
- C.
Alarmed
- D.
Windbreak
Correct Answer
B. PaddockExplanation
The correct answer is "paddock" because a paddock is an enclosed area where horses or ponies are kept. The sentence indicates that the pony ran in circles around this specific location.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The shivering puppy seemed to be _________ by the loud thunder.
- A.
Rustled
- B.
Smuggled
- C.
Conch
- D.
Alarmed
Correct Answer
D. AlarmedExplanation
The correct answer is "alarmed" because the sentence states that the puppy seemed to be affected or influenced by the loud thunder. "Alarmed" is the most appropriate word to describe the puppy's reaction to the thunder, as it implies a feeling of fear or unease.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Aunt Helen found a big______ shell on the beach in the islands.
- A.
Paddock
- B.
Rustle
- C.
Conch
- D.
Windbreak
Correct Answer
C. ConchExplanation
Aunt Helen found a big conch shell on the beach in the islands.Rate this question:
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