Essential English Words 1 Unit 10

Essential English Words 1 Unit 10

by Waine Evans

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

It is very important that you call your mother soon.

essen

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

The good thing about being old is that you know many things.

bene_

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

I have problems with my science homework.

tro

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

I am sure that she will come to his party.

cer

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

The job of the stove is to cook.

fun

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

That is the place where they met.

si

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

I saw his picture on TV.

i

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

The twins don’t like to be apart.

s

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

I like to stay at home on the weekends.

r

Fill in the Blanks

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

His part that comes out of his rear was shaking because he was happy.

t

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

The ______________ of the rain was slippery roads.

• immediate

• primary

• benefit

• effect

• rested

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

The ______________ of waking up early is being at work on time.

• immediate

• primary

• benefit

• effect

• rested

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

She had to make a(an) _______________ phone call.

• immediate

• primary

• benefit

• effect

• rested

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

The ______________ cause of my problems is laziness.

• immediate

• primary

• benefit

• effect

• rested

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

We _______________ under the shade of a tree.

• immediate

• primary

• benefit

• effect

• rested

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

Her new school is ______________ from here.

• proud

• separate

• far

• remain

• guard

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

He was _______________ when he got the best score.

• proud

• separate

• far

• remain

• guard

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

She and her best friend hate to be in _______________ classrooms.

• proud

• separate

• far

• remain

• guard

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

I have to______________ my money from my little brother.

• proud

• separate

• far

• remain

• guard

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

(rested, immediate, benefit, effect, primary, remain, separate, proud, far, guard)

I have to ______________ in school for four more years.

• proud

• separate

• far

• remain

• guard

Multiple Choice

Select the one that suits the blank naturally.

Every year for my birthday, ________________.

• I return to the site of my birth

• my cat has a short tail

Multiple Choice

Select the one that suits the blank naturally.

I believe her _________________.

• because she has a chance to lie

• because she’s certain of the facts

Multiple Choice

Select the one that suits the blank naturally.

My new watch is great. ________________.

• It has many functions

• It causes me trouble

Multiple Choice

Select the one that suits the blank naturally.

I was afraid ________________.

• because I thought of a scary image of a snake

• because I didn’t focus on my work

Multiple Choice

Select the one that suits the blank naturally.

I eat many fruits ________________.

• because they are essential for good health

• because they taste like grass

​The First Peacock

​Argos lived in Ancient Greece. He was a husband and a proud father. He worked hard and did well at his job. But one thing about him wasn’t normal. He was born with 100 eyes. Having many eyes was usually a benefit to him. He had a chance to see many things. Also, since he had so many eyes, he was very good at guarding things. While sleeping, he only rested a few eyes at a time. The others stayed awake. He worked for Hera, a great goddess. His primary function was to guard a special cow. The cow was very important to Hera. It was her favorite pet. The most essential part of his job was to keep the cow alone. It had to be kept separate from all the other cows and far away from people.

​This was an easy job for Argos. The cow just ate grass all day. But the god Zeus wanted the cow. He wanted to take it away from Hera. He had a plan. He found a great music player. He asked the man to play a beautiful song for Argos. Zeus was certain Argos would go to sleep. The song had an immediate effect. Argos couldn’t focus on his job. He fell asleep. Zeus saw this, and he took the cow. Hera was very angry with Argos. She turned him into a peacock. She put his many eyes on his tail. Argos was very sad. Zeus saw how much trouble he had caused Argos. He made another plan. He turned Argos into a group of stars. He wanted Argos to remain in the sky forever. Even today, Argos’ image remains there, above the site where all his problems began. We can still see him in the night sky.

Multiple Choice

Answer the questions.

What is the story about?

• Why it is essential to guard cows

• How to play beautiful music

• How the image of a peacock in the sky came about

• How being born with 100 eyes benefited a man

Multiple Choice

Why was guarding Hera’s cow easy for Argos?

• All it did was eat grass all day.

• It was kept separate from all the other cows.

• He had a chance to listen to music.

• He was able to sleep instead of focusing on it.

Multiple Choice

Why did Zeus turn Argos into a group of stars?

• He wanted Argos to see the site of his trouble.

• He was certain that Argos would fall asleep.

• He wanted to make Argos remain in the sky forever.

• He wanted to cause Argos immediate trouble.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary function of Argos’ job?

• To make sure the cow was never sad

• To keep the cow far away from people

• To see the effects of music on the cow

• Work for a proud goddess named Hera

Open Ended

How did Argos sleep?