A Long Walk to Water, Set 1

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A. Definition Match Activity

Match the word to its correct definition:

1. CRADLE
2. SIZZLED
3. INDEPENDENCE
4. LITTERED
5. POKE
6. SMUDGE
7. GOURD
8. SYMPATHY
9. DAZE
10. DIZZY
11. ABRUPTLY
12. ARTILLERY
13. DESPERATE
14. SLUDGE
15. REBEL

a. A small bed for a baby

b. To scatter objects or debris around
c. The state of being free from outside control
d. To push or prod with a finger or pointed object
e. A stunned state of confusion
f. Large-caliber weapons
g. A hard-shelled fruit used as a container
h. Feelings of pity and sorrow
i. Suddenly and unexpectedly
j. To smear or blur with a dirty mark
k. Thick, wet mud
l. A person who opposes established authority
m. Feeling hopeless and urgent
n. Having a sensation of spinning or instability
o. To make a hissing sound like hot metal
 B. Sentence Completion Activity

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. She gently rocked the baby in the ___.

2. The bacon ___ in the pan as it cooked.
3. The country fought for its ___ from colonial rule.
4. The park was ___ with trash after the festival.
5. He gave his brother a playful ___ in the ribs.
6. His face was covered in ___ after working in the garden.
7. The farmer harvested a large ___ from the vine.
8. She expressed her ___ for the family's loss.
9. The bright lights of the city left him in a ___.
10. The roller coaster ride left her feeling ___.

C. True or False Questions

1. CRADLE refers to a device used for cooking bacon.

2. SIZZLED means to make a hissing sound like hot metal.

3. INDEPENDENCE is a state of being under strict control by others.

4. LITTERED means to clean up and organize.

5. A POKE is a sudden stab or jab with a finger or pointed object.

6. SMUDGE refers to a clear and distinct mark.

7. A GOURD is a type of fruit with a hard shell used as a container.

8. SYMPATHY is feelings of indifference towards someone else's misfortune.

9. DAZE is a state of clear and focused thinking.

10. Feeling DIZZY means feeling stable and balanced.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 1

VOCABULARY TEST

Mixed-Type Test

Multiple Choice

1. Which word means "to cook with a hissing or sputtering sound"? a) Cradle

b) Sizzled

c) Poke

d) Gourd

2. What is the best synonym for "chaotic and disordered"? a) Littered

b) Sympathy

c) Daze

d) Rebel

3. Which word refers to "a large, fleshy fruit with a hard rind, such as a pumpkin or

squash"? a) Smudge

b) Gourd

c) Sludge

d) Dizzy

Fill in the Blank

4. The room was filled with a ___ of smoke after the fireworks.

5. She felt a sense of ___ towards the grieving family.

6. His clothes were ___ with dirt after working in the garden.
Matching

Match the word to its correct definition:

7. Artillery

8. Desperate

9. Daze

10. Rebel

a) Military weapons, especially large caliber guns

b) Showing a reckless disregard for danger or consequences

c) A state of confusion or bewilderment

d) To resist or defy an authority or convention

Sentence Completion

11. He gently rocked the baby in the ___.

12. The sauce ___ as it hit the hot pan.

13. She declared her ___ from her controlling parents.

14. The car came to a stop ___ at the red light.

15. After the rain, the path was covered in ___.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 2

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A. Definition Match Activity

Match the word to its correct definition:

1. Filthy
2. Lumpy
3. Raw
4. Swarm
5. Gingerly
6. Satisfaction
7. Shrug
8. Squeal
9. Makeshift
10. Rifle
11. Vomit
12. Nausea
13. Exhausted
14. Solemn
15. Dawn

a. Acting as a temporary substitute

b. To search quickly through something
c. A large number of insects or small creatures
d. Very tired
e. A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
f. To raise and lower shoulders in uncertainty
g. The fulfillment of a desire or need
h. To eject matter from the stomach
i. Not cheerful or smiling; serious
j. The first appearance of light in the morning
k. In a careful or cautious manner
l. Very dirty
m. Uncooked or not processed
n. Full of lumps
o. To make a long, high-pitched cry
B. Sentence Completion Activity

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. The ___ room hadn't been cleaned in months.

2. She approached the fragile vase ___.

3. He felt a sense of ___ after completing the difficult task.

4. With a ___ of annoyance, he shrugged and turned away.

5. The child let out a ___ of delight when she saw the puppy.

6. They set up a ___ tent for shelter during the storm.

7. He ___ through the drawer looking for his missing keys.

8. She felt ___ and nauseous after the roller coaster ride.

9. The ceremony was conducted in a ___ atmosphere.

10. The sky began to lighten at ___.

C. True or False Questions

1. Filthy means clean and well-maintained.

2. Lumpy describes something smooth and even.

3. Raw can describe uncooked food.

4. Swarm refers to a small number of insects.

5. Gingerly means to do something carefully or cautiously.

6. Satisfaction is the feeling of disappointment.

7. Shrug involves raising and lowering one's eyebrows.

8. Squeal is a low-pitched noise.

9. Makeshift refers to something permanent and strong.

10. Rifle means to walk slowly and calmly.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 2

VOCABULARY TEST

Multiple Choice

1. Which word means "extremely tired or worn out?"

a) Filthy

b) Lumpy

c) Exhausted

d) Raw

2. What does "gingerly" mean?

a) With great satisfaction

b) In a solemn manner

c) Carefully or cautiously

d) Suddenly or unexpectedly

3. Which word best describes a feeling of intense displeasure in the stomach often

preceding vomiting?

a) Nausea

b) Squeal

c) Dawn

d) Rifle
Fill in the Blank

4. After the storm, the beach was covered in ___ seaweed.

5. She handled the delicate vase ___ to avoid breaking it.

6. He felt a sense of ___ after completing the marathon.

Matching

Match the word to its correct definition:

7. Swarm

8. Satisfaction

9. Shrugg

10. Squeal

a) A group of insects or other small creatures moving together

b) A feeling of pleasure or contentment

c) To raise and lower your shoulders to show that you do not know or care about something

d) A high-pitched cry or sound

Sentence Completion

11. She woke up at ___ to watch the sunrise.

12. The children ___ in disgust at the sight of the mess.

13. They built a ___ shelter to protect themselves from the rain.

14. The meat was served ___ with no seasoning.

15. He looked ___ as he read the solemn news.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 3

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A. Definition Match Activity

Match the word to its correct definition:

1. Grazing
2. Monotonous
3. Swatted
4. Island
5. Paddle
6. Stalking
7. Rippling
8. Prow
9. Abundance
10. Cattle
11. Whine
12. Gourd
13. Desert
14. Wisp
15. Quench

a. To feed on growing grass or herbage

b. Lacking in variety; tediously unvarying
c. To strike at or hit something with a sharp blow
d. A piece of land completely surrounded by water
e. To propel a boat with a broad-bladed instrument
f. To pursue stealthily or cautiously
g. To form small waves or undulations
h. The forward part of a ship's hull
i. A very large quantity of something
j. Large ruminant animals
k. To make a high-pitched, complaining noise
l. A hard-shelled fruit used for containers
m. A barren area of land with little vegetation
n. A small thin or twisted bunch of something
o. To satisfy one's thirst by drinking
B. Sentence Completion Activity

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. The cows were peacefully ___ in the meadow.

2. The speech was so ___ that many in the audience began to doze off.

3. She ___ the mosquito away from her arm.

4. The shipwrecked sailors found refuge on a small ___.

5. He used a canoe and a ___ to navigate the river.

6. The hunter was ___ the deer through the forest.

7. The wind caused gentle ___ on the surface of the lake.

8. The ship's ___ cut through the waves as it sailed into the harbor.

9. There was an ___ of fruits and vegetables at the market.

10. The ___ were grazing in the field.

C. True or False Questions

1. Grazing means to strike at something with a sharp blow.

2. Monotonous describes something with a lot of variety.

3. Swatted refers to feeding on growing grass or herbage.

4. An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water.

5. Paddle can be used both as a noun and a verb related to boats.

6. Stalking means to pursue stealthily or cautiously.

7. Rippling describes a smooth and undisturbed surface of water.

8. Prow is the rear part of a ship's hull.

9. Abundance means a scarcity of something.

10. Cattle are large domesticated animals typically raised for meat or milk.
A Long Walk to Water, Set 3

VOCABULARY TEST

Multiple Choice

1. Which word means "feeding on grass in a pasture or meadow?"

a) Grazing

b) Monotonous

c) Paddle

d) Stalking

2. Which word best fits the following definition: "A small piece or thin strip,

especially of smoke, mist, or flame?"

a) Island

b) Wisp

c) Gourd

d) Desert

3. Which word means "to strike or hit with a swift, sharp motion?"

a) Rippling

b) Swatted

c) Abundance

d) Whine
Fill in the Blank

4. The ___ of the waves could be heard from the shore.

5. He ___ his way through the dense forest with a machete.

6. The thirsty traveler drank deeply to ___ his thirst.

Matching

Match the word to its correct definition:

7. Stalking =

8. Rippling =

9. Prow =

10. Abundance =

a) Moving silently and carefully to avoid being seen or heard

b) A pointed front part of a ship or boat

c) A large quantity of something

d) To form small waves or ripples on the surface

Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

11. The cat ___ at the fly buzzing around the room.

12. The oasis provided ___ in the middle of the barren desert.

13. The cows were ___ peacefully in the field.

14. The wind caused the water to ___ gently.

15. The repetitive sound of the clock was ___.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 4

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A. Definition Match Activity

Match the word to its correct definition:

1. Doubtful
2. Numb
3. Scraps
4. Refugee
5. Maize
6. Emaciated
7. Gravel
8. Despair
9. Collapse
10. Chaos
11. Ceased
12. Stampede
13. Din
14. Gentleness
15. Persuade

a. Small leftover pieces of food

b. A person who has fled their home country due to war or persecution
c. Deprived of the power of sensation
d. Abnormally thin or weak
e. Another term for corn
f. The complete loss of hope
g. To induce someone to do something through reasoning
h. To fall down suddenly
i. Complete disorder and confusion
j. Unsure or uncertain about something
k. A sudden panicked rush of animals
l. A loud, unpleasant noise
m. The quality of being kind and tender
n. Small loose stones
o. To come to an end
B. Sentence Completion Activity

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. After the accident, his leg was ___ and he couldn't feel anything.

2. The children picked up ___ of paper and started making crafts.

3. She fled her country as a ___ and sought asylum in a neighboring nation.

4. They grew ___ in the fields surrounding their village.

5. The ___ of the starving children was heart-wrenching.

6. The old building finally ___ after years of neglect.

7. ___ erupted in the streets after the controversial decision was announced.

8. After the rain, the driveway was covered in ___.

9. He was ___ by their arguments and agreed to join their cause.

10. Despite the ___ outside, she maintained a sense of calm.

C. True or False Questions

1. Doubtful means having no uncertainty.

2. Numb refers to emotional responsiveness.

3. Scraps are large leftover pieces of food.

4. A refugee is someone who voluntarily moves to a new country.

5. Maize is another term for rice.

6. Emaciated describes someone who is abnormally thin.

7. Gravel is used for making buildings.

8. Despair is a state of complete loss of hope.

9. Collapse can only be used as a noun.

10. Chaos refers to complete order and organization.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 4

VOCABULARY TEST

Multiple Choice

1. Which word means "feeling uncertain or unsure about something?"

a) Numb

b) Doubtful

c) Collapse

d) Chaos

2. Which word best fits the following definition: "Thin or weak from lack of food or

suffering?"

a) Refugee

b) Emaciated

c) Gravel

d) Maize

3. Which word means "a sudden, uncontrolled rush of a group of frightened animals

or people?"

a) Chaos

b) Collapse

c) Stampede

d) Despair
Fill in the Blank

4. After the accident, he felt ___ in his hands and feet.

5. They survived on ___ of food left in the pantry.

6. The ___ fled their war-torn country seeking safety.

Matching

Match the word to its correct definition:

7. Scraps

8. Despair

9. Chaos

10. Collapse

a) Thin or weak from lack of food or suffering

b) A sudden, uncontrolled rush of a group of frightened animals or people

c) Small leftover pieces

d) Complete failure and loss of hope or confidence

Sentence Completion

11. The ___ of voices from the protest could be heard from afar.

12. She tried to ___ her parents to let her go to the party.

13. After the battle, the city lay in ___.

14. He felt a sense of ___ when his plan succeeded.

15. The old building ___ under the weight of the snow.
A Long Walk to Water, Set 5

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A. Definition Match Activity

Match the word to its correct definition:

1. Orphan
2. Administration
3. Borehole
4. Foundation
5. Threadbare
6. Fatigue
7. Apparently
8. Unpaved
9. Jolting
10. Organization
11. Disputes
12. Canvas
13. Civic
14. Contaminated
15. Frantic

a. Extreme tiredness
b. Shocking or surprising
c. Relating to a city or town
d. A deep, narrow hole in the ground
e. An organized body of people with a purpose
f. Made impure by pollutants
g. A child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
h. The officials who manage an organization
i. The basis or groundwork
j. Worn to the point of threads showing
k. Wildly excited or anxious
l. A disagreement or argument
m. Not covered with a hard surface
n. As far as one knows or can see
o. A strong, coarse cloth used for various purposes
B. Sentence Completion Activity

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. The ___ worked tirelessly to resolve the community's issues.

2. After the accident, the driver was in a state of ___.

3. The old house had ___ carpets that were nearly worn through.

4. He stared at the ___ in disbelief.

5. The team of researchers drilled a ___ to search for underground water.

6. ___ paints beautifully on the large canvas.

7. The ___ announced new safety measures.

8. The river was ___ and not suitable for drinking.

9. There were frequent ___ between the two departments.

10. She was ___ for her missing cat.

C. True or False Questions

1. Orphan refers to a child whose parents are alive and well.

2. Administration is the process of managing an organization.

3. Borehole is a term used in farming.

4. Foundation can refer to an institution supported by an endowment.

5. Threadbare describes something that is brand new and unused.

A Long Walk to Water, Set 5

VOCABULARY TEST

Multiple Choice

1. What does "orphan" mean?

A) A person who has lost their parents.

B) A type of bird.

C) A type of flower.

D) A type of fruit.

2. Which word means "a place where water is extracted from the ground?"

A) Administration

B) Borehole

C) Foundation

D) Threadbare

3. Which word describes "extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical

exertion?"

A) Fatigue

B) Apparently

C) Unpaved

D) Jolting

Fill in the Blank

4. After years of use, the carpet became __________ and worn out.
 5. The school's __________ oversees the daily operations and policies.

Matching

Match the word to its definition:

6. Foundation =

7. Canvas =

8. Contaminated =

9. Civic =

a. A strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or cotton.

b. Basic underlying structure or groundwork of something.

c. Pertaining to a city or citizen.

d. Made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

10. She was left alone as an __________ after her parents passed away.

11. The __________ of the new building began with laying the concrete base.

12. His arguments often lead to __________ among his colleagues.

True or False

13. Administration refers to the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

14. Frantic means calmly and steadily.

15. Threadbare describes something worn to the point of being thin and tattered.