Unit 3 Vocabulary
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 3.
Her ___________ to climb the mountain was successful even though the weather was bad.
attempt
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 4.
The internet provides us with a _______________ flow of information.
continuous
What does the italicized word refer to?
James is my brother. He lives in Florida with his wife and children.
He = James
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
We will have cake ice cream and fruit at the birthday party.
We will have cake, ice cream, and fruit at the birthday party.
(Rule 3)
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 3.
The ___________ of the students agreed with the new school policy.
majority
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 4.
A powerful earthquake can cause a building to ______.
collapse
What does the italicized word refer to?
The soccer team has been winning all of their games. Their excellent reputation is well-earned.
Their = the soccer team
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
Even though Maria's boyfriend is very nice her parents don't like him.
Even though Maria's boyfriend is very nice, her parents don't like him.
(Rule 2)
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 3.
The city is known for its large __________ sector, which includes factories and manufacturing plants.
industrial
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 4.
The United States is a _________ country in terms of physical size. It is 3.79 million square miles and the fourth largest country in the world.
vast
What does the italicized word refer to?
The student never submitted homework assignments on time, so her grades suffered.
her = the student
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
The man fell asleep because he was tired.
No comma needed.
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
safety
Answers will vary.
safety = when someone or something is safe from danger or harm
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
explode
Answers may vary.
explode (verb)= to cause to burst into pieces by force from within
What does the italicized word refer to?
Supervolcanoes are much bigger and more powerful than ordinary volcanoes, and their eruptions can be exceptionally violent and destructive.
their eruptions = supervolcanoes
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
I want to go home eat dinner and watch television.
I want to go home, eat dinner, and watch television.
(Rule 3)
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
enhance
Answers will vary.
enchance = to improve something
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
entire
Answers will vary.
entire (adjective) = all of; whole
What does the italicized word refer to?
The company failed and went bankrupt. This explained why they fired most of the employees.
this = company failed and went bankrupt
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
In the garden at my grandmother's house we planted a beautiful rose bush.
In the garden at my grandmother's house, we planted a beautiful rose bush.
(Rule 2)