Vocab
What does the word “Hesitant” mean in this sentence?
Jane was hesitant to try the new sushi restaurant since she had never eaten raw fish before.
Hesitant: slow to act or proceed (as from fear)
What does the word "sheepish" mean in this sentence?
The shy girl looked sheepish when everyone was looking at her.
Sheepish: showing embarrassment
Is the sentence correct?
Jane always help her brother with math on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Correct sentence: Jane always helps her brother with math on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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The cat always lays on the red couch and never on the blue couch.
Correct: The cat always lays on the red couch and never on the blue couch.
What does the word "Engulf" mean in this sentence?
The valley was engulfed in a thick fog so you couldn't see anything.
Engulf: to completely surround and cover something or someone
What does the word “arthropod” mean in this sentence?
It eats insects and other arthropods that nests in oak trees.
Arthropod: animal such as an insect, spider, or crustacean (crab, shrimp).
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He never teaches at the college on Fridays because he want to go golfing and fishing.
Correct: He never teaches at the college on Fridays because he wants to go golfing and fishing.
Is this sentence correct?
Linda want ice cream every year for her birthday.
Correct: Linda wants ice cream every year for her birthday.
What does the word “intact” mean in this sentence.
"Even though there was a crazy tornado, the house was still intact. We are happy it is still standing."
Intact: not damaged in any way; complete.
What does the word "exasperation" mean in this sentence?
Her annoying little brother made her roll her eyes in exasperation.
Exasperation: irritated or annoyed
Is this sentence correct?
She loves pizza with sausage and pepperoni, but she won't eat pizza with vegetables.
Correct: She loves pizza with sausage and pepperoni, but she won't eat pizza with vegetables.
is this sentence correct?
Jim cooks almost every night, however, tonight he want to go out to eat.
Correct: Jim cooks almost every night, however, tonight he wants to go out to eat.
What does the word "profoundly" mean in this sentence?
"Phones have changed profoundly over the last 20 years. They used to connect to the wall and now they can fit in your pocket."
Profoundly: extremely; greatly
What does the word "muffled" mean?
His voice was muffled by the door so I couldn't hear him very well.
Muffled: quiet or not clear sound because it is being blocked in some way
Is this sentence correct?
He mostly speaks Spanish and sometimes he speak English.
Correct: He mostly speaks Spanish and sometimes he speaks English.
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She wants to adopt a cat and a dog, but she can only have one.
Correct: She wants to adopt a cat and a dog, but she can only have one.
What does the word "frantic" mean in this sentence?
She was frantic with worry when she couldn't find her keys.
Frantic: behaving in a wild and uncontrolled way because you are scared or worried
What does the word "amble" mean in this sentence?
Turtles amble around the island freely. It takes them a long time to get to the other side.
amble: walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
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She always sneezes so loudly that it annoys her brother.
Correct: She always sneezes so loudly that it annoys her brother.
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He hate going to swim practice because he want to play basketball instead.
Correct: He hates going to swim practice because he wants to play basketball instead.