Exercise
The Secret Garden: Context and Vocabulary
Practice using context clues to understand vocabulary and story context in excerpts from The Secret Garden.
Questions
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In 'The Secret Garden', Mary was described as 'sour-faced'. What does 'sour-faced' mean?
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Mary found a 'dormant' plant in the soil. What does 'dormant' mean?
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The wall was 'overgrown' with ivy. What does 'overgrown' mean?
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Colin was described as an 'invalid'. What does 'invalid' mean in this context?
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Martha spoke with a 'broad' accent. What does 'broad' mean here?
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Dickon possessed a natural 'charm' over animals. What does 'charm' mean here?
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The robin was 'flitting' across the branches. What does 'flitting' mean?
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Mary was an 'obstinate' child who refused to listen. What does 'obstinate' mean?
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The mansion felt 'gloomy' at night. What does 'gloomy' mean?
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Ben Weatherstaff was a 'curmudgeonly' man. What does 'curmudgeonly' mean?
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The key was 'buried' near the tree. What does 'buried' mean?
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A 'gust' blew the door open. What does 'gust' mean?
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Colin's health began to 'improve'. What does 'improve' mean?
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Mary felt 'solitary' in the large house. What does 'solitary' mean?
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The roses were 'budding' in early spring. What does 'budding' mean?