VOCAB U. - Session #136 - Level 2 FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS

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): Please put your answers in the blanks within the sentences. The correct word choice answers are at the bottom of this page.

1. The ________ couple rarely spent a weekend at home since they enjoyed exploring, hiking and boating.

2. Based on her detailed data, the veterinarian made a ________ that the kittens would be born during the week.

3. Quinn promised he would once again ________ himself to his studies and earn outstanding grades.

4. The duke and the ________ attended the royal ceremonies held at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

5. The twins spent an ________ day at the zoo where they shared many happy hours observing the animals.

6. Citizens celebrated wildly in the streets when the downfall of the abusive ________ occurred.

7. In a dishonest effort to explain what had happened, Todd made at least two ________ statements to the police officer.

8. From the clues she encountered, Jeannie could ________ that her best friend was planning a surprise party!

9. George spent a ________ day answering mail, paying bills and running errands.

10. Didn't your doctor recommend plenty of rest for the ________ of further complications from your respiratory problems?

11. Black is the ________ color that mourners usually choose to wear at funeral services.

12. The ancient ________ channeled water from the mountain streams down to the valley floor.

Again, feel free to make a copy for use at home or in the classroom!
Reminder:
Don't forget to complete other activities and educational exercises from our current Session #136:

Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S136Level 2-FITB-you are here"] -- ["S136Level 1-FITB"] -- ["S136Level 3-FITB"]
Definition MATCH: ["S136Level 1-Match"] -- ["S136Level 2-Match"] -- ["S136Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S136Level 1 T/F"] -- ["S136Level 2 T/F"] -- ["S136Level 3 T/F"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S136Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S136Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S136Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Contextual Stories: ["S136Level 1 Story"] -- ["S136Level 2 Story"] -- ["S136Level 3 Story"]
Find the Words: ["S136Level 1 WF"] -- ["S136Level 2 WF"] -- ["S136Level 3 WF"]
Crosswords: ["S136Level 1 C/W"] -- ["S136Level 2 C/W"] -- ["S136Level 3 C/W"]
Return to interactive puzzles at: ["S136 Level 1"] -- ["S136 Level 2"] -- ["S136 Level 3"]


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ANSWERS:
1. VENTURESOME 2. PREDICTION 3. DEDICATE 4. DUCHESS 5. EVENTFUL 6. DICTATORSHIP 7. CONTRADICTORY 8. DEDUCE 9. PRODUCTIVE 10. PREVENTION 11. CONVENTIONAL 12. AQUEDUCT


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