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Sentence Completion
Parts of Speech
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Mystery Question
Make a Sentence
100
Fill in the blank with one of this weeks target vocabulary words. We had to take a _____________ to travel to the other side of the city.
ferry
100
What part of speech is the word "borrowed" in the following sentence: Steve borrowed lunch money from me today.
verb
100
Choose the letter that correctly identifies the meaning of the word "morsel" in the following sentence: The dogs were so hungry that they would have attacked one another for a morsel of meat. A. large piece B. Small piece C. Old piece
B. Small piece
100
Fill in the blank with the correct form of one of last week's vocabulary words. The museum sent a thank - you note for the fifty dollar _____________________________________.
contribution
100
Make a sentence with the word "exhibit"
The exhibits at the art show were very creative.
200
Fill in the blank with one of this weeks target vocabulary words. My favorite _______________ at the High Museum is the artwork created during the Harlem Renaissance.
exhibit
200
What part of speech is the word "lettuce" in the following sentence: We planted four kinds of lettuce in our garden.
noun
200
Choose the letter that correctly identifies the meaning of the word "reluctantly" in the following sentence: As Kevin remembered the promise he made earlier, he reluctantly agreed to help Jennie move her stuff into her new apartment. A. To do something you are excited about B. To be helpful C. To do something you don't want to do.
C. To do something you don't want to do.
200
Many great leaders are known for being very _______________________________ speakers.
eloquent
200
Make a sentence with the word "ferry"
I like to ride the ferry at Disney World.
300
Fill in the blank with one of this weeks target vocabulary words. When the economy is weak, many people find themselves living in ______________.
poverty
300
What part of speech is the word "Maple" in the following sentence: Maple trees are beautiful in the fall.
Adjective
300
Choose the letter that correctly identifies the meaning of the word "frivolous" in the following sentence: My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I'm not even concerned about such frivolous things. A. Unimportant B. Essential C. Interesting
A. Unimportant
300
How is the word "conspicuous" pronounced?
con - spi - cu - ous
300
Make a sentence with the word "lofty"
Many people have very lofty goals that are almost impossible to reach.
400
Fill in the blank with one of this weeks target vocabulary words. It is unfair to _____________________ people based upon their religious or political views.
persecute
400
What part of speech is the word "friendly" in the following sentence: My puppy is very playful and friendly.
adjective
400
Choose the letter that correctly identifies the meaning of the word "audible" in the following sentence: A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs. A. Able to be heard B. Able to be understood C. Able to be made
A. Able to be heard
400
Which vocabulary word means to be easily seen?
Conspicuous
400
Make a sentence with the word "persecution"
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. experienced persecution as he fought for equal rights for all people.
500
Fill in the blank with one of this weeks target vocabulary words. Ending world hunger in our lifetime is a _______________ goal.
lofty
500
What part of speech is the word "persecution" in the following sentence: Many great leaders in history have experienced persecution for defending their beliefs.
noun
500
Choose the letter that correctly identifies the meaning of the word "disposition" in the following sentence: Unlike his sister Cattie, who had a very calm and mellow disposition, John jumped on Sofas and ran through the house like an animal kingdom. A. Way of thinking B. Personality C. Voice
B. Personality
500
Make a sentence with the word "Pedestal"
The toy carousel spins around on a round pedestal.
500
Make a sentence with the word "immigrants."
Many immigrants leave their countries to seek a better life.