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. The manager, proud of his diligent employee, gladly gave his _____ for extra time off.
2. My sister, totally in _____ in the rocking hammock, quietly read her mystery novel!
3. Obviously, there was a lot of _____ among the members but the committee made a decision to cooperate with each other.
4. A good way to _____ myself with my grandma is to call her often, write her notes and visit when possible.
5. Are you aware that very few people are either blessed or cursed with unique _____ gifts?
6. Once the voting finished, results showed an overwhelming _____ to approve the new regulation!
7. A genuine _____ of cleanliness, Christine spents hours keeping her home immaculate both inside and out.
8. If Willie leaves his car in the Tow-Away zone, the police will give him a ticket and _____ his vehicle.
9. The mechanic tremendous felt _____ when a job was completed well and the client expressed appreciation.
10. It is common knowledge that a volunteer works _____ and never receives payment for his/her efforts.
11. Two hundred merchants participated in the popular Fall Arts _____ held in Palo Alto, Ca.
12. Since the waiter gave the customer poor service, he was not THAT surprised to hear a complaint and a _____ tip!
Reminder: Don't forget to complete other exercises from Session #133:
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S133Level 3-FITB--you are here"] --
["S133Level 1-FITB"] --
["S133Level 2-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. ASSENT 2. REPOSE 3. DISSENSION 4. INGRATIATE 5. EXTRASENSORY 6. CONSENSUS 7. PROPONENT 8. IMPOUND 9. GRATIFICATION 10. GRATIS 11. EXPOSITION 12. GRATUITOUS
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