Vocab: List 1
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"It takes a lot of strength, energy--in other words __________ --to run a marathon."
a.) exasperation
b.) serenity
c.) stamina
d.) muster
c.) stamina
Fix the Run-On sentence below by using a period, a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY), a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (Ex: also, however, otherwise, consequently, indeed, similarly, finally, likewise, then, furthermore, moreover, therefore, hence, nevertheless, thus, nonetheless.)
"Quinn ate some cool-looking ice cream for lunch the other day it was unicorn-colored."
1) Quinn ate some cool-looking ice cream for lunch yesterday. It was unicorn-colored.
2) Quinn ate some cool-looking ice cream for lunch yesterday, and it was unicorn-colored.
3) Quinn ate some cool-looking ice cream for lunch yesterday; it was unicorn-colored.
4) Quinn ate some cool-looking ice cream for lunch yesterday; also, it was unicorn-colored.
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"To ________ an injury or crisis from happening, the teacher told the student not to jump from the high platform."
a.) diminish
b.) loathe
c.) quell
d.) avert
d.) avert
Fill in the missing verb, making sure to keep the verb tense consistent/compatible.
"After he drew the picture, Luke _________ (look) at his drawing and was proud."
looked
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"At 7-11, my sisters and I used to make unusual ___________, mixing together various Slurpee flavors into one large cup."
a.) obscurities
b.) omniscience
c.) unsightlinesses
d.) concoctions
d.) concoctions
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"He had to ____________ up all the energy he could to get out of bed on Monday morning."
a.) stamina
b.) muster
c.) headway
d.) commotion
b.) muster
Fix the Run-On sentence below by using a period, a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY), a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (Ex: also, however, otherwise, consequently, indeed, similarly, finally, likewise, then, furthermore, moreover, therefore, hence, nevertheless, thus, nonetheless.)
"Jack is a pro at training the chickens he trains is Cassie."
1.) Jack is a pro at training chickens. He trains is Cassie.
2.) Jack is a pro at training chickens, for he trains Cassie.
3.) Jack is a pro at training chickens; he trains Cassie.
4.) Jack is a pro at training chickens; thus, he trains Cassie.
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"While I love kalamata and green olives, I ________ black olives."
a.) exhilarate
b.) loathe
c.) avert
d.) quell
b.) loathe
Fill in the blank with the missing verb, making sure to keep the verb tense consistent/compatible.
"Last week, Reese went to Disney World. She ______ (go) on lots of rides."
went
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"The woman was ___________ and fearful driving on the highway after her freak accident."
a.) malleable
b.) apprehensive
c.) somber
d.) disdainful
b.) apprehensive
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
The students are making great progress and _________ on the trail building project.
a.) circumference
b.) exasperation
c.) commotion
d.) headway
d.) headway
Fix the Run-On sentence below by using a period, a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY), a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (Ex: also, however, otherwise, consequently, indeed, similarly, finally, likewise, then, furthermore, moreover, therefore, hence, nevertheless, thus, nonetheless.)
"It's no secret that Mia loves Mickey Mouse she enjoys writing about his adventures up Mt. Lemmon."
1.) It's no secret that Mia loves Mickey mouse. She enjoys writing about his adventures up Mt. Lemmon.
2.) It's no secret that Mia loves Mickey Mouse, and she enjoys writing about his adventures up Mt. Lemmon.
3.) It's no secret that Mia loves Mickey Mouse; she enjoys writing about his adventures up Mt. Lemmon.
4.) It's no secret that Mia loves Mickey Mouse; therefore, she loves writing about his adventures up Mt. Lemmon.
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"Some people find skydiving __________ while others find it terrifying."
a.) exhilarating
b.) sociable
c.) uncanny
d.) luminous
a.) exhilarating
Fill in the blank with the missing verb, making sure to keep the verb tense consistent/compatible.
"Today, I'm going to school, but on Thursday, I ________ (go) backpacking in the Rincon Mountains."
will go
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"The bread dough was __________ and the girl was able to shape it into the perfect loaf."
a.) malleable
b.) unsightly
c.) materialized
d.) somber
a.) malleable
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"After telling the students to put the masks on and stay six-feet apart all day, both the students and the teachers were feeling annoyed and _____________."
a.) exasperated
b.) serene
c.) adversary
d.) commotion
a.) exasperated
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"LaDainian is a great athlete he plays basketball and football."
1.) LaDainian is a great athlete. He plays basketball and football.
2.) LaDainian is a great athlete, for he plays basketball and football.
3.) LaDainian is a great athlete; he plays basketball and football.
4.) LaDainian is a great athlete; thus, he plays basketball and football.
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"Her memory for past events is _________ and surpasses what a normal person can remember."
a.) luminous
b.) exhilarating
c.) uncanny
d.) sociable
c.) uncanny
Fill in the blank with the missing verb, making sure to keep the verb tense consistent/compatible.
"Alexis and Alyssa both wrote about a homeless cow during Writing Lab yesterday. I'm looking forward to seeing what they ________ (write) on Wednesday."
will write
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"When the older man was weak and shaky, he sometimes ________ and lost his footing."
a.) materialized
b.) sombered
c.) faltered
d.) apprehended
c.) faltered
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"The sound of booming thunder and crashing lightning bolts caused much _________ last night."
a.) serenity
b.) commotion
c.) circumference
d.) adversary
commotion
Fix the Run-On sentence below by using a period, a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY), a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (Ex: also, however, otherwise, consequently, indeed, similarly, finally, likewise, then, furthermore, moreover, therefore, hence, nevertheless, thus, nonetheless.)
"You can often find Eli reading at school he enjoys reading some spooky books."
1. You can often find Eli reading at school. He enjoys reading some spooky books.
2. You can often find Eli reading at school, and he enjoys reading some spooky books.
3. You can often find Eli reading at school; he enjoys reading some spooky books.
4. You can often find Eli reading at school; indeed, he enjoys reading some spooky books.
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"To ___________ her anger from rising, she took three deep breaths and talked in a calm voice."
a.) quell
b.) astute
c.) diminish
d.) exhilarate
a.) quell
Fill in the blank with the missing verb, making sure to keep the verb tense consistent/compatible.
"Whenever I run in my neighborhood, I always ______ (see) something new."
see
Fill in the sentence with the best vocab word:
"Once our vacation plans began to ____________, we were couldn't wait to go on the trip."
a.) disdained
b.) concocted
c.) faltered
d.) materialized
d.) materialized