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 at home or in the classroom.
Word bank for the sentences below (words are listed alphabetically): Fill in the blanks with the correct word choice.
Again, feel free to make a copy!1. Sebastian was uncomfortable at the dinner party because of his _______ manner in using correct utensils.
2. Evan was forced to cover his ears with his hands in an attempt to reduce the _______ of the screaming at the concert.
3. The mayor, eager for cohesiveness, called for a stop to the council's _______ position and instead sought a bilateral decision.
4. In today's economy, it is rare for a _______ to occur when corporations face so many competitors.
5. The young _______ made his fortune in the electronics business because of his early patent and registered trademark.
6. As soon as Vance was given the podium, he delivered an eloquent _______ that received a standing ovation.
7. The overjoyed prospector realized a huge _______ when he discovered the rich vein of silver.
8. While the operation was successful the patient planned to _______ her physician because she disliked his abrupt bedside manner.
9. Don't you think it is true that from time to time most people get very caught up in the _______ of life?
10. The restoration committee was able to save the vast Southern estate, a _______ example of Georgian architecture.
11. In Clancy's history class, students were required to memorize the date and location of the signing of the ________ _______.
12. Greg was extremely upset to learn that the odd-shaped mole was indeed a _______ growth that would require chemotherapy.
Reminder: Don't forget to complete other activities and educational exercises from our current, Session #134:
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S134Level 2-FITB-you are here"] --
["S134Level 1-FITB"] --
["S134Level 3-FITB"]
Definition MATCH: ["S134Level 1-Match"] --
["S134Level 2-Match"] --
["S134Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S134Level 1 T/F"] --
["S134Level 2 T/F"] --
["S134Level 3 T/F"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S134Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S134Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S134Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Find the Words: ["S134Level 1 WF"] --
["S134Level 2 WF"] --
["S134Level 3 WF"]
Crosswords: ["S134Level 1 C/W"] --
["S134Level 2 C/W"] --
["S134Level 3 C/W"]
Return to interactive puzzles at:
["S134 Level 1"] --
["S134 Level 2"] --
["S134 Level 3"]
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ANSWERS:
1. maladroit 2. decibel 3. unilateral 4. monopoly 5. magnate 6. monologue 7. bonanza 8. malign 9. minutia 10. magnificent 11. Magna Carta 12. malignant
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