Question

Expressions used to show fear Can you find the expressions in the story that tell you that the author was frightened? Read the story and complete the following sentences. 1. I was turned ___________________________________________________. 2. I sat there holding _______________________________________________. 3. In the light of the lamp I sat there like _______________________________.

Answer 1

i. to stone. ii. My breath. iii. Stone image in flesh.

This story is about a doctor who was living in a small rented house where there was no electricity. He didn’t have enough money to live in a big house. That room was full of rats. One day he was sitting on the chair and suddenly heard a sound of rats. He ignored the sound as he was used to it. Suddenly sound stopped and he heard a sound of thud. When he turned back he saw a snake on his shoulder.

Answer 2

Answer :

1. I was turned to stone.

2. I sat there holding my breath.

3. In the light of the lamp I sat there like stone image in flesh.