Read pages 36 - 47 to remind yourself of the story so far.

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What does the word 'lessen' mean in the following sentence:

"They lessen each day." explained the Gryphon.

A. Lessen means the number gets higher

B. Lessen means to decrease

C. Lessen means to stay the same

Tuesday 24th January

LC: To explain the meaning of words using the context of the text

1. What does the word 'slumped' mean in the following sentence:

Both creatures slumped on the sand.

A. Slumped means to stand.

B. Slumped means to sit and lean limply.

C. Slumped means to run.

2. What does the word 'alarming' mean in the following sentence:

It was alarming the way the creatures kept moving in.

A. Alarming means the situation was worrying.

B. Alarming means when something makes a sound.

C. Alarming means you can hear a car alarm.

3.What does the word 'Knave' mean in the following sentence:

The Knave stood before him, in chains.

A. Knave means a loyal person.

B. Knave means a dishonest person.

C. Knave means a dishonest person

4. What does the word 'vigorously' mean in the following sentence:

The hare denied everything vigorously.

A. Vigorously means to reply back softly.

B. Vigorously means to speak weakly.

C. Vigorously means when something is done powerfully.