Q1 of 17 Page 63

Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.








































Paragraph numbers



1. homesick



(3)



2. practically



(4)



3. it pains me



(7)



4. appreciate



(9)



5. thoughtless



(10)



6. exercise



(11)



7. relief



(13)



8. ghastly



(14)



















































Paragraph numbers



Meaning



1. Homesick



(3)



wanting to be home



2. practically



(4)



almost



3. it pains me-



(7)



it hurts me



4. appreciate-



(9)



understanding the difficulties



5. thoughtless-



(10)



not very caring



6. exercise-



(11)



test the strength of



7. relief-



(13)



a welcome change



8. ghastly-



(14)



terrible




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1. I had heard a great deal about Miss Beam’s school.


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Given below is a page from a dictionary. Look at it carefully and

(i) find a word which means the same as ghastly. Write down the word and its two meanings.


(ii) find a word meaning a part of the school year.


(iii) find a word that means examination.