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Word bank for the sentences below (words are listed alphabetically): Fill in the blanks with the correct word choice. Some words may require the plural form.
1 - Did you suspect that those three ____________ of meetings by chance were, in actuality, genuine efforts for the two people to talk?
2 - On TV, spectators often observe tremendous ____________ with chanting and feet stomping at concerts when the star performers arrive on stage.
3 - Her ____________ attitude, after her failure to pass the North Dakota Bar, really worried Irene's sister since her usual behavior was optimistic and cheerful.
4 - Could you have dreamed that all 75 of our classmates who started as freshmen would be together four years later at our high school ____________?
5 - Due to the valiant efforts of the courageous firefighters, there was only one tragic ____________ in the the horrific blaze which swept the apartment buildings.
6 - At Connor's birth, there were ____________ outbursts of joy and celebration as he was welcomed into the family.
7 - Did you really tell me that the ____________ level rose by more than 20 degrees in the heat of the summer day in Phoenix?
8 - Since the ____________ of events had required incredibly adept organizational skills, Julie was genuinely exhausted at the end of the marathon sessions.
9 - Tim is fortunate to spend at least an ____________ weekend at the seashore since his job is very demanding and time-off is not easily taken.
10 - With aggressive physical therapy on his shoulder, the conscientious athlete was ____________ able to regain complete motion of his arm over a three month period of time.
11 - Can you tell me, please, what special ____________ is required to make this delicious fudge?
12 - When I opened the present, I was ____________ stunned to see a small stuffed animal with a tag that read, "Come into the kitchen right away to see the live version!"
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Try other creative exercises from Session #127:
Fill-in-the-blanks: ["S127Level 1-FITB-you are here"] --
["S127Level 2-FITB"] --
["S127Level 3-FITB"]
Definition MATCH: ["S127Level 1-Match"] --
["S127Level 2-Match"] --
["S127Level 3-Match"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S127Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S127Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S127Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Is It True or False?: ["S127Level 1 T/F"] --
["S127Level 2 T/F"] --
["S127Level 3 T/F"]
Find the Words: ["S127Level 1 WF"] --
["S127Level 2 WF"] --
["S127Level 3 WF"]
Crosswords: ["S127Level 1-C/W"] --
["S127Level 2-C/W"] --
["S127Level 3-C/W"]
Return to interactive puzzles at:
["S127 Level 1"] --
["S127 Level 2"] --
["S127 Level 3"]
Reminder:
Don't forget to complete other activities and educational exercises from our current Session #138:Interactive puzzles at grade level: ["S138 Level 1"] -- ["S138 Level 2"] -- ["S138 Level 3"]
Crosswords: ["S138Level 1 C/W"] -- ["S138Level 2 C/W"] -- ["S138Level 3 C/W"]
Find the Words: ["S138Level 1 WF"] -- ["S138Level 2 WF"] -- ["S138Level 3 WF"]
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S138Level 1-FITB"] -- ["S138Level 2-FITB"] -- ["S138Level 3-FITB"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S138Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S138Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S138Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Definition MATCH: ["S138Level 1-Match"] -- ["S138Level 2-Match"] -- ["S138Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S138Level 1 T/F"] -- ["S138Level 2 T/F"] -- ["S138Level 3 T/F"]
Contextual Stories: ["S138Level 1 Story"] -- ["S138Level 2 Story"] -- ["S138Level 3 Story"]
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