The Wind in the Willows: Riverbank Words Exercise

The Wind in the Willows: Riverbank Words

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The Wind in the Willows: Riverbank Words

Examine riverbank vocabulary and contextual language from the classic story The Wind in the Willows.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    Mole sat beside the 'rivulet'. What is a 'rivulet'?

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    Toad was known for being 'boastful'. What does 'boastful' mean?

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    The river provided a 'tranquil' environment. What does 'tranquil' mean?

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    Toad drove the motorcar 'passionate' and wildly. What does 'passionate' mean here?

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    Ratty was a 'hospitable' host to Mole. What does 'hospitable' mean?

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    Mole went on an 'excursion' up river. What is an 'excursion'?

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    Toad bought cars on an 'impulse'. What is an 'impulse'?

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    Badger was a 'retiring' character. What does 'retiring' mean here?

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    Rat was 'apprehensive' about the Wild Wood. What does 'apprehensive' mean?

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    Badger lived in a 'unkempt' manner at times. What does 'unkempt' mean?

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    The water was 'glimmering' under the sun. What does 'glimmering' mean?

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    Badger spoke in a 'solemn' voice. What does 'solemn' mean?

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    They enjoyed a 'sumptuous' picnic meal. What does 'sumptuous' mean?

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    Toad regretted his 'folly'. What does 'folly' mean?

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    Toad Hall was 'liberated' from the stoats. What does 'liberated' mean?