Fill-In the Blank
The (a)_______ rainfall in this area is increasing. (yearly)
annual
Definition: to be able to do something well; able.
(Starts with letter "c.")
capable
Whenever I take a vacation, I always have a lot of baggage.
What is BAGGAGE?
bags and suitcases that you pack for traveling; luggage.
eliminate: exterminate
synonyms (to get rid of; wipe out)
Annual
occurs or happens once a year
During the hike she wanted to (a)______ falling. (stay away from)
avoid
Definition: to grow less in size, amount or number; decline.
Starts with letter "d."
decrease
There are many benefits to a few minutes of fresh air.
What are BENEFITS?
good results or helpful effects; advantages
avoid: welcome
antonyms (opposites)
Evidence
proof or a sign that shows something exists or is true
To make a new color, he decided to (b)______ red and blue. (mix)
blend
Definition: to show clearly; to explain.
(Starts with letter "d.")
demonstrate
Before you bake a cake, you blend the ingredients.
What is BLEND?
to mix together; combine
evidence: proof
synonyms (a sign or item that shows something is real or true)
Demonstrate
to show and explain how to do something
She will learn a lot and (b)______ from new experiences. (a good effect, gain)
benefit
Definition: to get rid of or to do away with; exterminate.
(Starts with letter "e.")
eliminate
The population of the town saw a 10 percent decrease.
What is DECREASE?
to grow or become grow less in size, amount or number; decline; cutback
baggage: luggage
synonyms (bags/suitcases that are packed for travel)
Capable
to be able to do something well
She could (c)________ times tables in her head. (figure out, solve)
calculate
Definition: a sign which shows something exists or is true; proof.
(Starts with letter "e.")
evidence
During the hike she wanted to avoid falling.
What is AVOID?
to stay away from; sidestep
decrease: increase
antonyms (opposites)
Eliminate
to get rid of or to do away with something; exterminate