Directions for the S#127-L3 True/False Sentences: In the following 12 sentences, mark T or F to indicate whether the new words have been used properly! ANSWERS are at the bottom of the page.

Word bank for the true/false sentences below (alphabetically):

decadent, deciduous, degradation, demotion, gradient, mobilization, momentum, motif, occidental, recidivism, regressive, transgression

___ 1. Since no one had lived in the DECADENT house for twelve years it was a wreck.

___ 2. Did the MOTIF on the beach-party invitation with surfboards and convertibles appeal to the guests?

___ 3. When the general called for MOBILIZATION of his troops, men scattered in the field.

___ 4. Visitors flock to New England, in particular, to see the leaves of DECIDUOUS trees change color.

___ 5. As the roller coaster gathered MOMENTUM, it slowly raced backwards.

___ 6. Travelers put on chains or used AWD cars when the GRADIENT reached steep proportions.

___ 7. Did you approve of the priest's decision to absolve Lulu's minor TRANSGRESSION?

___ 8. Police officers applauded the successful rate of RECIDIVISM among the offenders.

___ 9. Bernie experienced DEGRADATION due to his penniless and hopeless condition.

___ 10. Would you agree that the amoeba is a REGRESSIVE example of a life form compared to monkeys?

___ 11. As the result of nine documented facts of extraordinary sales, Martha expected the DEMOTION.

___ 12. The OCCIDENTAL teacup was a typical example of a traditional Eastern dinnerware.

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Try other activities and exercises from Session #127:

Fill-in-the-blanks: ["S127Level 3-FITB"] -- ["S127Level 1-FITB"] -- ["S127Level 2-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]
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"]
Is It True or False?: ["S127Level 1 T/F"] -- ["S127Level 2 T/F"] -- ["S127Level 3 T/F"] -- you are here
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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