BFG Chapters 16 and 17 Questions

Front

What word best describes how the BFG moves?

Back

Gliding means moving smoothly and quietly, like a bird in the air.

Front

What does 'softly' mean in the sentence: 'He flew high over Hyde Park corner and landed as softly as a cat'?

Back

Softly means in a smooth way, like how a cat lands quietly.

Front

What is the meaning of 'clumsily'?

Back

Clumsily means moving in a way that is awkward or ungraceful.

Front

What does 'stomping' mean?

Back

Stomping means walking heavily and noisily.

Front

What is the opposite of 'soft'?

Back

The opposite of soft is hard.

Front

What does 'gliding' mean?

Back

Gliding means to move smoothly and effortlessly.

Front

What is a synonym for 'smooth'?

Back

A synonym for smooth is 'even'.

Front

What does 'landed' mean in the context of flying?

Back

Landed means to come down to the ground safely.

Front

What does 'high' mean when talking about flying?

Back

High means at a great distance above the ground.

Front

What does 'pavement' refer to?

Back

Pavement refers to a hard surface for walking, usually made of concrete or asphalt.