FAC 3 Dark They Were, And Golden Eyed

What does the word "subtly" mean?

• In a loud and noticeable manner

• In a manner hard to notice or perceive

• In a very fast and hurried way

• In a way that is very clear and obvious

James looked out of the window at the empty playground. Which word describes how the playground appeared?

• Nostalgia

• Forlorn

• Eerie

• Idle

Liam was idly sitting on the park bench, watching the clouds drift by. What does "idle/idly" mean in this context?

• Busy and active

• Not doing anything

• Full of energy

• Moving quickly

What does it mean to "recede"?

• To become louder

• To move closer

• To become fainter or more distant

• To increase in size

What is a "pendulum"?

• A type of necklace

• A weight that is hung so it can swing freely

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

During a class discussion, Abigail paused to "muse" over the question before responding. What does it mean to "muse"?

• To speak quickly without thinking

• To say something thoughtfully

• To shout loudly

• To remain silent

Avery noticed that her savings seemed to dwindle over the months. What does "dwindle" mean in this context?

• To become gradually larger

• To become gradually smaller or less

• To stay the same size

• To increase rapidly

What is "sorrow"?

• A feeling of deep happiness

• A feeling of deep sadness

• A feeling of excitement

• A feeling of anger

What does "eerie" mean?

• Bright and cheerful

• Strange or creepy in a way that makes you feel uneasy

• Very ordinary and common

• Loud and noisy

What is "nostalgia"?

• A feeling of fear about the future

• A happy but sometimes bittersweet feeling when thinking about the past

• A feeling of anger about the present

• A feeling of confusion about the past