Precise word choices

Which two words fit best in the blanks?
Joe loved his writing class. He participated in discussions and he always did his work and submitted it on time. He was helpful to others and was often a peer editor. Joe is definitely a __________ boy, and his teacher can _____ on him. 

• smart, laugh 
• conscientious, rely 
• smart, count
• intelligent, talk 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

On an April day, the air was warm,
the skies were blue,
the birds were chirping.
Joe was feeling __________ by the 
signs in nature that the new season had arrived.
He  _________ out of the house with a spring in his step!

• happy, walked
• inspired, skipped
• glad, sprinted
• fabulous, fell

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Do you like jam? My sister puts it on everything! She eats it for three meals a day. She even puts it on her burger. I think it is disgusting and sugary, but she seems to be __________ with jam.

• crazy
• ridiculous
• obsessed
• distracted

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When the puppy arrived, the kids were all running up to the truck to see it. His fluffy white tail was wagging, and he was barking to get out. The kids were screaming and yelling and all trying to pet him at once. He looked a bit scared, and retreated back into the truck and jumped into the back seat where nobody could touch him. This enthusiastic greeting was ___________for the poor little pup.

• too much
• silly
• overwhelming
• creepy

My mom loves to bake. She is always trying new recipes and making us taste things. Sometimes they are delicious, but other times, they are gross. Since she is a baking ____________ we try to be ____________ and at least give these new treats a try.

• freak, nice
• enthusiast, polite
• crazy woman, good