Vocabulary and Comprehension Exercises

Front

The noise from the kitchen ___ him from his deep sleep.

Back

roused

Front

Yesterday the cat ___ across the room to catch the toy mouse.

Back

darted

Front

She ___ out of the room, slamming the door behind her. (Hint: Moved angrily)

Back

stormed

Front

The dishes ___ together loudly as they fell from the shelf. (Hint: Made a rattling noise)

Back

clattered

Front

The movie was ___ boring; I could barely stay awake. (Hint: Completely or absolutely)

Back

utterly

Front

Don't ___ on the way to school, or you'll be late! (Hint: Waste time or move slowly)

Back

dawdle

Front

I ___ the smell of rotten food; it makes me feel sick. (Hint: Strongly dislike or hate)

Back

abhor

Front

The fox hid in the bushes, ready to ___ on its prey. (Hint: Jump or move quickly to attack)

Back

pounce

Front

He ____________ when he saw the pile of homework waiting for him., (hint: he was not happy)

Back

groaned