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Hover for Tasks
1) What is the meaning of the word 'gnarly'?
2) What might the man think is inside the tree?
3) What will happen when he turns the key?
4) Describe the tree's setting with three adjectives.
5) How did the man find the keyhole?
6) Summarise the events in your own words.
Thinking Time
Word Workout
A) Write two synonyms for 'old'.
B) Write down any prepositions used by the author.
C) Choose and improve two words from the text.
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