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English - Unit 1 - A Christmas Carol
Ms Leys
Investigate the meaning of the following vocabulary words.
Use a dictionary and/or thesaurus. Ask an adult to help you if you are using the internet.
Identify the meaning of each word, some synonyms and the word type - adjective, noun, verb or adverb. Fill out the table on the following page.
glisten reflect lucious glorious
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Word | Meaning | Word Type | Synonyms |
glisten | | | |
reflect | | | |
lucious | | | |
glorious | | | |
Using vocabulary in writing
Use your understanding of the vocabulary words to write two sentences about the encounter between Ebenezer Scrooge and The Ghost of Christmas Present.
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Worksheet Answers
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Word | Meaning | Word Type | Synonyms |
glisten | Shine with a sparkling light | verb | shine, sparkle, glimmer |
reflect | Give back heat, light or sound from an object | verb | return, mirror, throw back |
lucious | appealing strongly to the senses | adjective | lush, succulent |
glorious | having a striking beauty or splendour | adjective | magnificent, spectacular |
Using vocabulary in writing
The Ghost of Christmas Past sat amongst a feast of glorious foods, holding a giant torch that reflected down on Scrooge’s old, tired face.
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