The legend of the Giant’s Causeway ~ quiz
The table below lists some of the words used in the article together with their meanings in the context of the article (some words may have other meanings in different contexts).
column – pillar
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theory – a set of ideas to explain something |
causeway – raised path or road across marshland or water |
hurl – utter insults forcefully |
clod – a lump of damp earth or mud (at least a handful in size)
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retaliate – repay an injury or wrong in kind |
clump – a small group of things |
cunning – ingenious / clever at deceiving |
adversary – opponent or enemy
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apprehensive – fearful or anxious about a future event |
myth – a tale with supernatural characters / an untrue idea or explanation |
legend – a traditional story or myth/ a famous person or event |
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1. [Multiple choice]
Patrick’s midsummer dinner parties are ……………….
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. mythical
- 2. legendary (correct)
- 3. cunning
2. [Multiple choice]
He badly hurt Hannah’s feelings, but she will not………………………..
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. be an adversary
- 2. relate
- 3. retaliate (correct)
3. [Multiple choice]
Pay no attention to their arguments, they are age-old……………………………
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. adversaries (correct)
- 2. myths
- 3. fighters
4. [Multiple choice]
It’s her interview tomorrow morning and Lucy is a little……………………….
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. cunning
- 2. concerned
- 3. apprehensive (correct)
5. [Multiple choice]
The……..is, if enough people speak up, the management will have to listen.
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. legend
- 2. theory (correct)
- 3. plan
6. [Multiple choice]
This matter will not be resolved by both parties…………insults at each other!
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. shouting
- 2. trading
- 3. hurling (correct)
7. [Multiple choice]
The flood water had abated but left great………….of mud all around the streets
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. clumps
- 2. clods (correct)
- 3. mounds