2. A hermit is a person
who lives alone,
often far from a
community.
Where would you be more likely
to find a hermit – in a forest or
on a busy city street? Why?

3. When you are
fascinated by
something, you are
very interested in it
and pay close
attention to it.
Would you want to read a book
that you are fascinated with?
Why or why not?

4. If something
happens
occasionally, it
happens once in a
while.
Does a clock tick occasionally?
Explain.

5. A timid person is shy
and unsure of
himself or herself.
How would you expect a timid
person to act?

6. Something peculiar
is something that is
very strange and
unusual, usually not
in a good way.
Would you eat a sandwich that
smelled peculiar?

7. Something drab
looks dull and lacks
color.
Which thing looks drab – a
rainbow or a mud puddle?

8. If something is
trembling, it is
shaking slightly.
If you hand was trembling,
could you draw a perfectly
straight line? Explain.

9. If someone dashed
away, they quickly
and suddenly ran
away.
Name one reason why someone
might suddenly dash out of the
room.

10. If someone dashed
away, they quickly
and suddenly ran
away.
Name one reason why someone
might suddenly dash out of the
room.