Part I- Directions: Match the definition to the vocabulary word.
Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition from Part I.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
steady | arrow_right_alt | a stretch of open, grass-covered land, especially one closely mowed, as near a house |
relief | arrow_right_alt | completely different or opposite |
stall | arrow_right_alt | a pleasant or relaxed feeling when something when something painful or unpleasant stops |
stallion | arrow_right_alt | a loud and very high cry |
polar | arrow_right_alt | the ability to do something that comes from training or practice |
screech | arrow_right_alt | an enclosed area in a building where a farm animal is kept |
victory | arrow_right_alt | a male horse; one kept especially for breeding |
skill | arrow_right_alt | held firmly in one place; not shaking or moving |
lawn | arrow_right_alt | changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated |
tame | arrow_right_alt | success in defeating an opponent or enemy; a win |
Part II- Directions: Determine which vocabulary word goes with each sentence. You will not use every word.
MISSPELLED WORDS WILL BE COUNTED INCORRECT!
cripple
pity
port
relief
screech
skill
stallion
steady
thrifty
weary
CHECK YOUR SPELLING!!!!
Pensacola, FL, is a __________ for navy ships.
Read the following paragraph and choose the correct definition of the underlined word or words.
Around 11:40 p.m. on the Titanic, the lookouts saw a large iceberg looming in front of them. They warned the bridge, and Office Murdoch ordered that the engines be reversed and the ship be turned “hard-a-starboard” to try to turn away from the iceberg. His efforts failed, and the Titanic hit the iceberg. The iceberg punctured holes in the ship and filled many of the watertight compartments. Within an hour, Captain Smith knew the ship was going to founder. Lifeboats began being launched, and distress calls were also sent out from the Titanic along with rocket flares shot in the air.
She was very __________, as she doesn’t like to spend money.
My body feels so __________ after that long hike.
The car accident left him a ____________; he could no longer use his legs.
Make sure to hold your hand ____________ while you fish so you don’t scare them away!
She felt deep __________ for the lost dog.
The correct definition for bridge as it is used in the paragraph is:
The correct definition for punctured as it is used in the paragraph is:
The correct definition for founder as it is used in the paragraph is:
The correct definition for distress call as it is used in the paragraph is: