Directions: For #1-5 match each definition with the correct word.
the physical state in which something exists
having very definite opinions about what is good or acceptable
serious and sincere
The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining. Until then, we will all have to sit in our cars and wait for the rain to pass.
Earlier this afternoon I decided to treat myself because I finished my research paper. I indulged in a huge brownie sundae. It was scrumptious, but now I have a stomach ache!
If you want to go on the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin the tour at 9:00, and not a minute later!
Over the years, Mrs. Reid had accumulated thousands of books. She was planning to donate many of them to the library.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
a group of plants or animals living or growing in one place
the curved path that something follows as it goes around something else
Directions: For #6-15 Use the words provided to fill in the sentences. Every word will not be used.
CHECK YOUR SPELLING BEFORE SUBMITTING! Misspelled words will be counted as INCORRECT!
Bleat | Bugle | Colony | Condition | Dismay |
Earnest | Freight | Orbit | Ordinary | Particular |
Patient | Quilt | Salute | Shiver | Speck |
When it was time to get sheared, the sheep were not happy and let out a loud ___________________.
One ___________________ of dust in your eye can cause you eye to be irritated and turn red.
Some trains carry both passengers and ___________________.
The ___________________ on my bed was made by my grandmother.
It is respectful to stand and ___________________ the pledge when saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
We began to ___________________ when it started to snow outside.
The soldier played the ___________________ at my great grandfather’s funeral.
She was trying to be ___________________ with her students, but it was hard because they were all talking at one time.
Today was an ___________________ day; we had specials, recess, lunch, reading, and math class.
The entire country watched in ___________________ as the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001.