Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank
Put the last names in _____ order.
a. Numerical b. Alphabetical c. Chronological d. Secretary
Alphabetical
Definition: in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Beverage
1. A drink
2. Milk, water, soda, juice, or coffee
Immigrant
Definition: a person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence.
The three of you (has/have) a good idea.
Has/have
have
It looks like another hurricane is headed toward our town by tomorrow. Remember to board up windows, have flashlights handy, and have enough food and water available for several days. You know the drill.
to know how something is done, to be familiar with a regular process, procedure, etc.
The tire that is _____ must have been punctured.
a. inflated b. deceive. c. flat d. inject
Flat
Definition: smooth and even; without marked lumps or indentations.
Hobby
1. an activity or interest
2. Activity you do for pleasure or relaxation
3. A specific example (e.g., reading, working out)
Mammals
Definition: any vertebrate of the class Mammalia, having the body more or less covered with hair, nourishing the young with milk from the mammary glands, and, with the exception of the egg-laying monotremes, giving birth to live young.
Renee's party (was/were) a lot of fun.
was/were
was
I wish you wouldn't keep interrupting me. Just when I know what I want to say, you mention some other topic and make me lose my train of thought.
To be talking and then suddenly forget what you were talking about.
Did you know the _____ Saturn has seven icy rings?
a. planet b. continent c. country d. state
planet
Definition: any of the eight large heavenly bodies revolving about the sun and shining by reflected light: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune, in the order of their proximity to the sun.
Aquarium
1. glass-sided tank, bowl, or the like, in which fish or other living aquatic animals or plants are kept.
2. a building or institution in which fish or other aquatic animals or plants are kept for exhibit, study, etc.
3. Specific examples (Georgia Aquarium)
Desert
Definition: any area in which few forms of life can exist because of lack of water, permanent frost, or absence of soil.
Hot water and bleach (do/does) a good job removing some stains.
do/does
does
When I told the decorating committee how I planned to put rainbow-colored balloons and ribbons all over the gym, they were excited. They turned thumbs up on my idea and gave me enough money to buy everything I needed.
Agreed with it
Which ______ are you voting for in the Presidential election?
a. immigrant b. citizen c. constitution d. candidate
candidate
Definition: a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.
Illustration
1. a picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.
2. explanation
Pollution
Definition: to make the air, land, or water dirty and impure
The district band, made up of members from ten schools, (is/are) playing at our school tonight.
is
When mom and dad divorced, I was told I would have to choose which one I wanted to live with. I love them both. How can I possibly choose? I'm really between a rock and a hard place.
you are in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant courses of action.
We saw the _____ of a dinosaur at the museum.
a. fossil b. swamp c. amphibian d. glacier
fossil
Definition: any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, as a skeleton, footprint, etc.
Occupation
1. a job or profession
2. work
3. specific example (therapist, teacher, doctor)
Biography
Definition: a written account of another person's life
All of the students in Math Club, including me, (wants/want) to win the Math Bowl contest this year.
wants
When I went to the beach last week, I dropped my contact lens in the sand. I searched and searched, but no luck! The tiny lens blended in so well with the sand I couldn't see it at all. I was looking for a needle in haystack.
something that is impossible or extremely difficult to find, especially because the area you have to search is too large