Exercise
Black Beauty: Emotion and Observation
Examine emotion and careful observation in story passages from Black Beauty to build reading comprehension.
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Black Beauty had a 'docile' nature. What does 'docile' mean?
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Squire Gordon was a 'humane' master. What does 'humane' mean?
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Ginger suffered in 'miserable' conditions. What does 'miserable' mean?
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It was time to 'break in' young Beauty. What does 'break in' mean here?
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Beauty was a 'steadfast' friend. What does 'steadfast' mean?
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The horses collapsed from 'fatigue'. What does 'fatigue' mean?
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The driver held the 'reins' firmly. What are 'reins'?
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The carriage moved 'gracefully'. What does 'gracefully' mean?
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Ginger experienced 'mistreatment'. What does 'mistreatment' mean?
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The driver was 'thoughtless' about the load. What does 'thoughtless' mean?
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Jerry Barker had a 'serene' manner. What does 'serene' mean?
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They went down a steep 'decline'. What is a 'decline'?
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John Manly was an 'industrious' groom. What does 'industrious' mean?
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Beauty found 'solace' in his new home. What is 'solace'?
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Beauty was 'rejuvenated' after rest. What does 'rejuvenated' mean?