Class 4 English: Understanding Word Meanings

8 Questions

What does the word 'marvellous' mean?

wonderful

According to the poem, only those who read books can visit magical lands.

True

What is the speaker of the poem 'There is a Land'?

Leland B Jacobs

The magical creatures in the poem include _______________.

trolls, giants, witches, and brownies

Match the magical creatures to their meanings:

Trolls = ugly imaginary creatures from stories Giants = large mythical creatures Witches = magical beings with supernatural powers Brownies = small, friendly mythical creatures

What do brownies do in the midst of night?

they dance to the sound of crickets

The poem 'There is a Land' is about a magical land outside of books.

False

A witch's brew tastes ___________________.

bitter

Study Notes

Unit 7: There is a Land

Word Meanings

Marvellous means wonderful
Trolls are ugly imaginary creatures from stories
Dwell means to live
Shivery means shaking because of fear or the cold
Prowl means to move around an area quietly, often while hunting
Moan means to make a long, low sound, often to show pain or unhappiness

Opposites

Bitter is the opposite of Sweet
Night is the opposite of Day
Marvellous is the opposite of Ordinary

Poem Summary

The poem "There is a Land" is written by Leland B. Jacobs
The poem talks about magical lands that can be visited through reading books
Only those who read books can visit these magical lands
The poem mentions four magical creatures: trolls, giants, witches, and brownies
Brownies dance in the midst of night to the sound of crickets

Key Facts

The marvellous land of magic is located inside books
A witch's brew tastes bitter and is used to cast a magic spell
Anyone who reads storybooks can visit the marvellous land of magic

Magical Creatures

The poem's illustration features trolls, giants, witches, and brownies
Match the magical creatures to their pictures: unicorn, elf, giant, dragon, and vampire