Vocabulary University® S#135-Level Three True/False Sentences

Directions for the S#135-L3 True/False Sentences: In the following 12 sentences, mark T or F to indicate whether the words have been used properly! ANSWERS are at the bottom of the page.

Word bank for the true/false sentences below (alphabetically):
  • demise, emissary, incorrigible, insurrection, intermittent, ostensible, ostentatious, portend, rectify, regalia, remission, tenuous

    ___ 1. demise: With the DEMISE of the local law firm, clients were urged to consult with a larger affiliate in a nearby city.

    ___ 2. emissary: The EMISSARY at the military base was packed with shoppers who wanted to take advantage of the bargains..

    ___ 3. intermittent: The INTERMITTENT yelling on the terrifying roller coaster was so constant that even adults covered their ears during the ride.

    ___ 4. remission: The manager was eager to help his customer in the REMISSION of important papers that needed immediate delivery.

    ___ 5. ostentatious: Melissa suggested that an OSTENTATIOUS gift at the simple picnic would be appropriate for the casual affair.

    ___ 6. portend: The waiter planned to PORTEND the room service order promptly at 8:00.

    ___ 7. tenuous: With TENUOUS strength, the body builder was finally able to bench press 400 pounds at the gym.

    ___ 8. ostensible: Did you know that Rachel, an OSTENSIBLE lawyer, won 12 out of his 14 cases in court this year.

    ___ 9. insurrection: Since drastic changes were planned, management feared an INSURRECTION by employees if explanations were unclear.

    ___ 10. incorrigible: The teacher had a very hard time trying to read the INCORRIGIBLE handwriting written with a yellow ink.

    ___ 11. rectify: Emily would RECTIFY the misunderstanding when she met with Janie, her good friend, in the patio.

    ___ 12. regalia: At the REGALIA, twenty boats would participate in two events on Long Island Sound.

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    Is It True or False?: ["S135Level 3 T/F-you are here"] -- ["S135Level 1 T/F"] -- ["S135Level 2 T/F"]
    Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S135Level 1-FITB"] -- ["S135Level 2-FITB"] -- ["S135Level 3-FITB"]
    Definition MATCH: ["S135Level 1-Match"] -- ["S135Level 2-Match"] -- ["S135Level 3-Match"]
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    Contextual Stories: ["S135Level 1 Story"] -- ["S135Level 2 Story"] -- ["S135Level 3 Story"]
    Find the Words: ["S135Level 1 WF"] -- ["S135Level 2 WF"] -- ["S135Level 3 WF"]
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