Vocabulary 1
Choose the vocabulary term that fits with the definitions:
conduct. behavior. blunder. respect
courtesy. appreciate. care
Personal behavior in various situations.
conduct
The woman who lives next door
a. is a talented artist.
b. are bringing sugar over.
c. like to take walks in the morning.
a. is a talented artist.
Choose the correct vocabulary word to fill in the blank:
respect offend impolite. disrespect
considerate care gesture appropriate
It is important to ______ others' opinions even if they differ from your own.
respect
Find the nominal clause
My belief that education is the key to success motivates me to work hard in school.
My belief that education is the key to success
Combine the sentences by creating a participle clause
a. I received a letter.
b. The letter contained exciting news.
I received a letter containing exciting news.
Choose the vocabulary term that fits with the definitions:
conduct. behavior. blunder. respect
courtesy. appreciate. care
embarrassing and careless mistake
blunder
Although I understand what she said
a. is a mystery to me
b. other students may've been confused
c. it could've been more clear.
Choose the correct vocabulary word to fill in the blank:
respect offend impolite. disrespect
considerate care gesture appropriate
Interrupting someone while they speak is considered ________ in many cultures.
impolite
Find the nominal clause
The news that our team had won the championship spread quickly through the town.
The news that our team had won the championship
Combine the sentences by creating a participle clause
a. She designed a unique dress.
b. The unique dress caught everyone's attention at the fashion show.
She designed a unique dress catching everyone's attention at the fashion show.
Choose the vocabulary term that fits with the definitions:
conduct. behavior. blunder. respect
courtesy. appreciate. care
Showing concern or interest
care
The friend who always brings homemade cookies to our gatherings
a. are going to work early.
b. is hosting a party tonight.
c. doesn't make sense to me
b. is going to host a party tonight.
Choose the correct vocabulary word to fill in the blank:
respect offend impolite. disrespect
considerate care gesture appropriate
_______ elders is frowned upon in many societies.
disrespecting
Find the nominal clause
The realization that I had forgotten my keys at home struck me as I reached the front door.
The realization that I had forgotten my keys at home
Combine the sentences by creating a participle clause
a. We found an architect.
b. The architect works in Sydney
We found an architect working in Sydney.
Choose the vocabulary term that fits with the definitions:
conduct. behavior. blunder. respect
courtesy. appreciate. care
acts of kindness and respectful gestures that
contribute to a positive social environment
courtesy
From what I've heard, that
a. is the best way to complete the task.
b. won't come to the party this evening.
c. be on the 5 o'clock news
a. is the best way to complete a task
Choose the correct vocabulary word to fill in the blank:
respect offend impolite. disrespect
considerate care gesture appropriate
Choosing ________ language in professional settings is crucial to maintaining a positive image.
appropriate
Find the nominal clause
The fact that she completed the marathon in under three hours surprised everyone.
The fact that she completed the marathon in under three hours
Combine the sentences by creating a participle clause
a. He painted a beautiful landscape.
b. The beautiful landscape features a serene mountain scene.
He painted a beautiful landscape featuring a serene mountain scene.
Choose the vocabulary term that fits with the definitions:
conduct. behavior. blunder. respect
courtesy. appreciate. care
Treating others with admiration and courtesy.
respect
Why you conduct yourself that way
a. is a mystery to me.
b. are being disrespectful
c. will lose respect
a. is a mystery to me
Choose the correct vocabulary word to fill in the blank:
respect offend impolite. disrespect
considerate care gesture appropriate
Offering a helping hand without being asked is a considerate ________.
gesture
Find the nominal clause
His claim that he saw a UFO last night raised eyebrows among the skeptics.
His claim that he saw a UFO last night
Combine the sentences by creating a participle clause
a. They adopted a stray kitten.
b. The stray kitten quickly became part of the family.
The stray kitten they adopted quickly became part of the family.