Grammar
Not one answer in the answer keys _____ correct.
is
The forest is the natural HABITAT for many animals like deer, birds, and rabbits.
the natural environment for an organism.
Cassie and Johanna both auditioned for the cheerleading team. Cassie got a position on the team, but Johanna did not. How is Cassie feeling? Johanna?
Cassie- awkward, excited, proud, happy, sad for her friend, torn, uncomfortable
Johanna- upset, slighted, frustrated, sad, happy for her friend, angry
The bride couldn't believe that the sample wedding gown she tried on FIT LIKE A GLOVE. She didn't even have to have it hemmed.
fits perfectly
At the end of August with no rain, the fields were PARCHED.
dry
Your excuse for your three tardies _____ unacceptable.
is
A giraffe is an example of a HERBIVORE because it mainly eats leaves from trees.
an animal that feeds on plants.
Joshua & Luke have been BFFs since they were 5 & now they're 15. Recently, Luke is finding Joshua quite frustrating to hang with & even little things are annoying. Luke snapped at Joshua over something small. How is Luke feeling? Joshua?
Joshua- hurt, confused, bewildered, upset
Luke- irritated, annoyed, frustrated, exasperated, guilty for getting angry, relieved he expressed his emotions
Since her final exam was over, Laura was ABLE TO BREATHE AGAIN.
you can relax after something stressful
My mother likes to save her money. She will not pay an EXORBITANT price for anything.
extremely high
My sister (play/plays) basketball.
plays
Remember to drink plenty of water during hot days to prevent DEHYDRATION.
a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body.
Ted didn't feel like doing his chores today. He walked past the full garbage can, and the dishes in the sink. He went to his room and started playing video games. How will Ted's mom feel when she gets home?
annoyed/angry
My brother is a COUCH POTATO. All he does is sit in from of the television and watch cartoons all day.
very lazy
Brenda wanted relief from a bad headache. She hoped the medicine would ALLEVIATE the pain.
Reduce
He (go/goes) surfing.
goes
In history class, we learned about how Hitler was a DICTATOR during World War II.
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Mary walked in to her house, and her eyes widened when she saw the beautiful bouquet of flowers on her table, with a card addressed to her. How does Mary feel?
surprised
Ben and Dan can't agree on who goes first for kickball, so they are AT EACHOTHER'S THROATS.
fighting
She was APATHETIC about the election for class officers that he didn't even bother to vote.
does not care, uninterested
The number of questions _____ increased this year.
has
The United States may IMPORT bananas from countries like Costa Rica because they don't grow here all year round.
bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
Mark dropped his tray of food in front of the whole cafeteria. It made such a loud crash! He felt his cheeks getting red. How was he feeling?
Embarrassed
It took a lot of BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS to remodel our new basement, but it was all worth it.
worked really hard to accomplish something
Native Americans introduced European settlers to many EDIBLE plants, such as tomatoes and peanuts.
Safe to eat