CHAPTER 3

Exercise 1: Match the Words

Match each word with its correct definition or synonym.

  1. Luggage
  2. Puzzled
  3. Hurrying
  4. Servant
  5. Pale
  6. Cab
  7. Unfolded
  8. Turban
  9. Knelt
  10. Remark
  11. Calm
  12. Drawer
  13. Spread
  14. Mark
  15. Brightly

Definitions/Synonyms:

  • A. To open or reveal something that was folded.
  • B. A piece of furniture used for storage.
  • C. A type of head covering worn in some cultures.
  • D. A person who performs duties for others, especially in a household.
  • E. To kneel down; to rest on the knees.
  • F. To make a comment or observation.
  • G. Moving quickly or with haste.
  • H. To cover a surface or area with something.
  • I. A vehicle for hire, typically with a driver.
  • J. Showing no signs of disturbance or agitation.
  • K. Showing lack of color, especially in the face.
  • L. Bags, cases, and other containers used to carry personal belongings.
  • M. To leave or create a visible indication or symbol.
  • N. Confused or unable to understand something.
  • O. Intensely or vividly.

Exercise 2: Filling the Gaps

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the word bank.

  1. Sherlock Holmes was __________ as our cab driver navigated through the streets of London.
  2. Miss Morstan’s face looked __________ as we approached the dark and quiet street.
  3. The servant wore a __________ on his head and had white clothes.
  4. We __________ at the door and were immediately greeted by an Indian servant.
  5. Holmes __________ the note carefully and examined it with a magnifying glass.
  6. The strange man led us to another __________ and instructed us to enter.
  7. People were __________ home from work as it was getting dark.
  8. The __________ of the house was the only one with a small light in the window.
  9. The note contained a drawing with a __________ to indicate a specific location.
  10. Miss Morstan and her friends were led inside by the __________.

Word Bank: calm, pale, turban, knocked, unfolded, cab, hurrying, house, mark, servant.

Exercise 3: Tense Exercises

Rewrite the sentences in the correct tense (present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous).

  1. Sherlock Holmes __________ (unfold) the note carefully and __________ (examine) it with a magnifying glass.
  2. Miss Morstan’s face __________ (look) pale as we __________ (approach) the dark and quiet street.
  3. The strange man __________ (lead) us to another cab and __________ (instruct) us to enter.
  4. We __________ (knock) at the door and __________ (be) immediately greeted by an Indian servant.
  5. People __________ (hurry) home from work as it __________ (get) dark.