Rip van winkle
3. Word practice:
(a) Which words or phrases in the story have the following meanings?
badly dressed
become calm
walk with effort
caught sight of
good-for-nothing
(b) Use the following phrases in sentences of your own:
a long way off
run errands
shouted with glee
day after day
trudge up the hill
set off
(c) Pick out all the adjectives used in the lesson to describe Rip Van Winkle's good and bad qualities. Write them down in two separate columns.
3. Word practice:
(a) Which words or phrases in the story have the following meanings?
badly dressed
become calm
walk with effort
caught sight of
good-for-nothing
(b) Use the following phrases in sentences of your own:
a long way off
run errands
shouted with glee
day after day
trudge up the hill
set off
(c) Pick out all the adjectives used in the lesson to describe Rip Van Winkle's good and bad qualities. Write them down in two separate columns.
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(a) Meanings of words or phrases in the story:
1. badly dressed - poorly attired
2. become calm - settle down
3. walk with effort - trudge
4. caught sight of - spotted
5. good-for-nothing - worthless
(b) Sentences using the given phrases:
1. The mountain peak was a long way off, but they were determined to reach it.
2. She had to run errands all day, picking up groceries and dropping off packages.
3. When she saw the surprise party, she shouted with glee and hugged everyone.
4. Day after day, he practiced his music, determined to improve his skills.
5. With heavy bags in hand, they had to trudge up the hill to their campsite.
6. They set off on their journey early in the morning, ready for an adventure.
(c) Adjectives describing Rip Van Winkle's good qualities:
1. friendly
2. helpful
3. kind-hearted
4. obliging
Adjectives describing Rip Van Winkle's bad qualities:
1. lazy
2. idle
3. careless
4. unreliable