sprawl

 sprawl

= to spread out the body, usually arms and legs, in a relaxed or awkward way while lying down or sitting

Mark sprawled on the couch after a long day at work.

After his morning run, Mark sprawled on the grass to catch his breath.

Susan sprawled on the grass during the university sports day.

After a long lecture, Susan sprawled on her dorm bed to rest.

Susan sprawled on the bench, trying to relax before her next class.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "sprawl":

Synonyms:

lounge

stretch

recline

flop

Antonyms:

sit

stand

curl

huddle

Question: What does "sprawl" mean?

A) Sit upright

B) Spread out loosely

C) Walk slowly

D) Stand straight

The Horror Movie Night

Mark sprawled on the couch after a long day at work. He was too tired to move, like a melted ice cream on a hot summer day.

"Chloe, what's for dinner?" he asked weakly.

Chloe smiled. "I made a very special dish today — it's called Nothing!"

Mark sighed and ordered pizza online. While waiting, Chloe opened Netflix. Mark, feeling silly, picked the scariest horror movie he could find.

Soon, the doorbell rang. Susan, a cheerful university student with pizza in her hands, walked in. She glanced at the TV — a zombie was eating a sandwich made of brains.

"Oh wow, this film is absolutely crazy!" Susan shouted, her eyes wide open.

Before Mark could say "thank you," Susan sat down on the couch, grabbed a slice of pizza, and yelled, "Don't pause it! I need to see what happens next!"

So Mark, Chloe, and Susan watched the terrifying movie together. Mark never got his couch back that night.

Question 1: 

What does "sprawl" mean in the story?

A. To run very fast after work

B. To spread out the body in a relaxed way while lying down

C. To cook dinner quickly on the couch

D. To answer the doorbell for the delivery girl

Question 2: 

Why did Susan stay at Mark's home?

A. Because Mark invited her to have dinner

B. Because Chloe asked her to cook pizza

C. Because she wanted to finish watching the crazy horror movie

D. Because she was too tired to go back to the university