This activity is NOT interactive, but the answers are at the BOTTOM of this page. You have permission to make a hard copy for further vocabulary study.
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.
Again, feel free to make a copy!1. Tanya was grounded since her _____ behavior at the party was both dangerous and inappropriate.
2. Why would anyone associate with a _____ person who is demanding, unappreciative and moody?
3. Since Hannah was often ridiculed in class, she felt genuine _____ against her classmates who were jealous of her knowledge.
4. The _____ pile in our yard develops such rich nuitrients for our tomatoes that they flourish every summer!
5. Have you ever read medical reports concerning the harmful effects of too much _____ to the sun?
6. There was a _____ among the guests during the evening's festivities that Mike and Marianne would announce their engagement.
7. The district office reported today that the most popular _____ stamp was the $.37 American flag.
8. My grandparents made a _____ journey back to their hometown and attended a large class reunion.
9. In wildlife movies, I have often seen a stallion standing _____ near the mares in order to warn and protect them.
10. The burglar alarm operated with a motion _____ that alerted police to movement of any kind within the house!
11. To _____ his craving for chocolate, my brother opened an 8oz. bag of M&M's and proceeded to eat every one of the candies!
12. The graduate received many _____ letters from friends and family praising her success in school.
Reminder: Don't forget to complete other exercises from Session #133:
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S133Level 2-FITB--you are here"] --
["S133Level 1-FITB"] --
["S133Level 3-FITB"]
Crosswords: ["S133Level 1 C/W"] --
["S133Level 2 C/W"] --
["S133Level 3 C/W"]
Find the Words: ["S133Level 1 WF"] --
["S133Level 2 WF"] --
["S133Level 3 WF"]
Definition MATCH: ["S133Level 1-Match"] --
["S133Level 2-Match"] --
["S133Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S133Level 1 T/F"] --
["S133Level 2 T/F"] --
["S133Level 3 T/F"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S133Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S133Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S133Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Return to interactive puzzles at:
["S133 Level 1"] --
["S133 Level 2"] --
["S133 Level 3"]
Post your story: Don't forget to email your own story using these words to Post-my-story at Vocabulary University. To see examples of other people's vocabulary stories from previous sessions click here.
ANSWERS:
1. DISGRACEFUL 2. DISAGREEABLE 3. RESENTMENT 4. COMPOST 5. EXPOSURE 6. SUPPOSITION
7. POSTAL 8. SENTIMENTAL 9. SENTINEL 10. SENSOR 11. GRATIFY 12. CONGRATULATORY
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