bloody lexical sets

In tasks 1–9, write a word next to the task number that correctly completes both
sentences. Complete grammatical and spelling accuracy of the words is
required.

bloody lexical sets

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1 _______
The town's folks decided to pull ___ the old, spooky factory
because it had become unsafe.
The doctor suggested I cut ___ on coffee and cola; they
were giving me creepy dreams and restless nights.
We hung out on the beach, watching the sun go ___ on this
eerie evening.

2 _______
The haunted house had an admission ___ which was too
high.
At the Halloween carnival, the candy booth gave out treats
free of ___.
The sinister forest had an eerie ___ point where you could
recharge your flashlight for free, ensuring you could navigate
through the haunted woods all night.

3 _______
When I accidentally summoned a ghost in the attic, my
parents hit the ___ with fright.
At the Halloween costume party, a vampire, a werewolf, and
a witch all lived under the same ___, creating a supernatural
gathering.
The old haunted mansion desperately needed to have the
___ repaired before the Halloween storm arrived, or it would
be a wet night for the spirits within.
In tasks 1–9, write a word next to the task number that correctly completes both
sentences. Complete grammatical and spelling accuracy of the words is
required.

bloody lexical sets

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4 ______
On Halloween night, even the grumpiest ghouls and witches
seemed to be ___ a good mood as they roamed the streets for
tricks and treats.
The friendly ghost decided to move ___ with the kindly witch,
creating an unexpectedly harmonious and magical household.
The haunted inn was known to take ___ weary travellers, but only
those who dared to stay on the most spine-tingling night of the
year - Halloween.

5 ______
The spooky fortune teller's tent at the Halloween carnival asked for
your ___ change to reveal your destiny.
On Halloween night, the old mansion was rumored to have a ___
room that only opened to ghosts and spirits, making it a chilling
and elusive hideaway.
During the witching hour, the graveyard caretaker had some ___
time to chat with the wandering souls who had nowhere else to go.

6 ______
The zombie decided to ___ an early retirement from the undead
workforce and rest peacefully in his crypt.
When it comes to Halloween decorations, the neighborhood
competition is fierce, and people ___ it seriously, turning their
yards into spooky wonderlands.
The vampire's crypt party was so exclusive that even the
werewolves had to ___ cash to bribe their way in.
In tasks 1–9, write a word next to the task number that correctly completes both
sentences. Complete grammatical and spelling accuracy of the words is
required.

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7 ______
The eerie spectre haunting the mansion won the Halloween spirit
election, as even the living residents couldn't resist but vote ___ its
chilling presence.
Only those brave enough to enter the mysterious woods at midnight
were eligible ___ a supernatural encounter with the spirits that
roamed the area.
Once you joined the secret coven of witches, you were bound to
the sisterhood ___ life, casting spells and concocting potions
together throughout eternity.
8 ______
The spooky costume shop offered excellent value for ___ ,
providing high-quality outfits that were perfect for Halloween.
To fund their haunted house attraction, they needed to transfer
___ from their savings to cover the costs of elaborate decorations
and eerie special effects.
The charity event aimed to raise ___ for a local Halloween parade,
ensuring that the community could enjoy a memorable and
frightening celebration.

9 ______
On Halloween, people often seek out ___ places like haunted
forests and abandoned graveyards to experience the ultimate thrill
of the season.
With the click of the ___ control, the TV displayed a spine-chilling
horror movie that set the perfect mood for a Halloween night in.
At the Halloween family reunion, I met my ___ cousin for the first
time, who, coincidentally, was a practitioner of supernatural arts
and had some eerie tales to share.
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10 _______
While exploring the haunted forest on Halloween, they ventured so
deep into the eerie woods that they got ___ and couldn't find their
way back.
On Halloween night, while trying to walk in her costume heels, she
almost ___ her balance and tumbled down the stairs.
He got so scared in the haunted maze that he dropped his
flashlight and ___ his keys.

11 _______
When the sinister magician asked for a terrifying spell, he realized
he had no cash ___ him to pay for the dark incantation.
On Halloween night, under the enchantment of the full moon, she
decided ___ impulse to visit the haunted house, never expecting
the spine-chilling horrors that awaited.
The mysterious antique store offered cursed relics ___ demand,
but it was unwise to buy them without understanding the
consequences.

12 _______
The werewolf's emotional ___ under the full moon revealed the
struggles of hiding his true identity.
On Halloween night, the town square echoed with the freedom of
___ as people shared spine-tingling stories and ghostly tales by
the flickering light of jack-o'-lanterns.
In the haunted library, the witch explained that identifying the part
of ___ of a spell incantation was essential for mastering the dark
arts of Halloween.
EERIE KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS
Complete the second sentence with TWO to FIVE words using the word given, so that
it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

EERIE KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

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1 I almost always go out on a sinister Saturday.

EVER
I ........................................................... at home on a sinister Saturday.
2 We've been back at the haunted school for nearly two weeks, and I still
struggle to get up early.
USED
We've been back at the haunted school for nearly two weeks, and I’m still not
................................................ up early.
3 Two years ago, Jane embarked on her spooky journey of learning English.
FOR
Jane ................................................................ two years.
4 Anne will be late for sure because she only left home at 6 o'clock, and it's
Halloween!
BOUND
Anne .................................... late because she didn't leave home until 6
o'clock.
5 The spooky letter has nothing to do with your Halloween plans.
CONCERN
The spooky letter is ......................................to you.
6 It's not my fault that the ghostly bus is late for our Halloween adventure.
BLAME
I’m ........................................ the ghostly bus being so late.
7 It would be fantastic if someone conjured up a spell to organize a frightful
test for all the classes on Halloween night.
COME
Someone should ............................................. a way to organize a frightful test
for all the classes on Halloween night.
8 The witchy teacher has tolerated the student's antics for a spell.
PUT
The teacher has ......................................................... the student’s antics for a
spell.
SPOOKY WORD FORMATION
Use the word in brackets to form a new word that fits into each gap.

SPOOKY WORD FORMATION

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1. ......................... (science) conducted experiments to

study altered ......................... (conscious) during
Halloween.
2. The ......................... (conclude) of their research was
......................... (astonish).
3. Creating ......................... (eat) Halloween treats is an
......................... (effect) way to celebrate.
4. The scientists' findings led to a ......................... (break)
understanding of Halloween phenomena.
5. The ......................... (innovate) haunted house used
cutting-edge technology to create an otherworldly
experience for visitors.
6. The witch's cauldron had been stirred .........................
(repeat) to concoct a potent and spooky potion.
7. The antique store displayed a vast .........................
(collect) of eerie relics and curiosities perfect for
Halloween ......................... (enthusiasm).
8. In the ......................... (distance), moonlit forest,
......................... (mystery) creatures howled under the
watchful eyes of the full moon.
9. As Halloween approached, the ......................... (wealth)
families of the town faced ......................... (difficult) in
choosing the most lavish and extravagant costumes for
their exclusive masquerade ball.
10. The ......................... (wide) of the spider's web in the
haunted house was spanning the entire .........................
(long) of the room and sending shivers down visitors'
spines.
Read the story and use the word in brackets to form a new word
that fits into each gap.

SPOOKY WORD FORMATION

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In the village of Willowbrook, Halloween was always a special time. As the

leaves turned golden and the air grew crisp, the whole village came alive with a
sense of magic. And this year, something ......................... (ordinary) was about
to happen.
Meet Lucy, a ................................ (curiosity) girl with bright eyes and an
.............................. (adventure) spirit. She loved Halloween more than any other
day, and her ................................. (excite) was contagious. For weeks, she'd
heard whispers about an old legend that said on Halloween night, a .............
(hide) portal would open, connecting the living and the spirits.
Lucy's two best friends, Charlie and Emily, were just as thrilled. Together, they
decided to ................ (cover) the truth behind the legend. They read old books,
spoke to the village elders, and pieced together clues that pointed to the
village cemetery as the place where the portal might open.
On Halloween eve, they gathered at the cemetery with lanterns in hand. The
atmosphere was electric, and the wind carried a hint of mystery. As the clock
struck midnight, the ground seemed to tremble, and the ancient mausoleum's
heavy doors slowly creaked open.
With a mix of fear and ............................ (fascinate), Lucy, Charlie, and Emily
ventured inside. It was like stepping into another world, where spirits of the past
mingled with those of the present. They danced with friendly ghosts, listened to
the tales of long-forgotten souls, and felt the ................ (present) of something
................... (magic) in the air.
As the night .............. (fold), the trio learned about the village's history, shared
................... (laugh) with the spirits, and even received advice on life's mysteries.
They realized that Halloween wasn't just about spooky scares; it was a time to
connect with the past and embrace the enchantment of the ...................
(know).
When the first light of dawn began to break, they knew their time in the spirit
world was coming to an end. ................... (reluctant), they made their way back
through the mausoleum, carrying the ................... (warm) of their adventure with
them.
The legend of the Halloween portal remained a ....................... (cherish) secret,
and Lucy, Charlie, and Emily returned to the village as the keepers of its magic.
Halloween would never be the same for them or the village of Willowbrook.
OTHERWORLDLY GRAMATICALISATION
Complete the sentences. Use the words provided in parentheses in the correct form. Do not change the order of the given
words, but you may need to add other words if necessary to create logical and grammatically correct sentences. Correct
spelling of the inserted fragments is required. Please note that you can enter a maximum of five words in each gap,
including the words already provided.

OTHERWORLDLY GRAMATICALIZATION
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1 Stay away tomorrow – our living room (be/undergo)

_________________________ spooky transformation for Halloween, and it's
a mess!

2 I (attend/several) _________________________ thrilling Halloween

parties since 2015.

3 I wish (I/go) __________________________ that haunted mansion last

night; it would have been so much fun!

4 There's (point/look) _______________________________ candy now;

the trick-or-treaters haven’t left any behind.

5 I (talk/about) _____________________________________ my spooky

costume all week in anticipation of Halloween.

6 We (rather/be/know) _______________________ as the spookiest place

in town.

7 In the shadowy alley, I (must/meet) _____________________ vampire

because he had a penchant for crimson capes and an aversion to garlic.

8 In (spite/be) ________________________ an amateur magician, he pulled

off some astonishing tricks that left the audience in awe at the Halloween
carnival.

9 It's (time/we/go) _______________________ to the costume shop to find

the perfect disguises for our Halloween party, as the spooky night is
approaching fast.

10 Her zombie costume was complete with the most gruesome details, including
(have/she/nails/do) ______________________ to look like they were
covered in dirt and decay.
CREEPY QUIZ
Welcome to the Halloween Idioms Quiz!
Test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions related to Halloween.
Choose the correct option for each idiom.

CREEPY QUIZ
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1) "He's driving me batty."

A. He's taking me to a Halloween party.
B. He's annoying me.
C. He's making me happy.
D. He's making me anxious.
2) "He has a trick up his sleeve."
A. He's wearing a costume.
B. He's playing a Halloween prank.
C. He has a secret plan.
D. He's dressed as a ghost.
3) "I have a bone to pick with you."
A. I want to go trick-or-treating with you.
B. I have a Halloween decoration for you.
C. I have an issue or complaint to discuss.
D. I have a spooky story to tell.
4) "I was shaking in my boots."
A. I was dancing at a Halloween party.
B. I was excited to carve a pumpkin.
C. I was extremely scared or nervous.
D. I was trick-or-treating with friends.
5) "This place is a ghost town."
A. There are many people here.
B. The place is full of ghosts.
C. It's lively and busy.
D. It's deserted and empty.
6) "She's a real witch at work."
A. She practices witchcraft.
B. She's friendly and helpful.
C. She's unfriendly and difficult to work with.
D. She loves Halloween.
7) "It's a pumpkin-spiced latte kind of day."
A. It's a day to carve pumpkins.
B. It's a great day to drink coffee.
C. It's a day full of pumpkin-themed activities.
D. It's a gloomy, rainy day.
8) "They're like two peas in a pod."
A. They're dressed as peas for Halloween.
B. They're very similar and get along well.
C. They're competing at a Halloween costume contest.
D. They dislike each other.
9) "She's a jack of all trades."
A. She's an expert at carving jack-o'-lanterns.
B. She's skilled in many different areas.
C. She's only good at one thing.
D. She loves jack-o'-lanterns.
10) "He's a real mummy's boy."
A. He's scared of mummies.
B. He's very close to his mother.
C. He loves mummy costumes.
D. He's an adventurer.