Lesson 7 vocabulary practice

Which sentence uses the word reluctant correctly?

• Noreen was reluctant to cross the river.

• The hungry kittens were reluctant to eat.

Which sentence uses the word inspecting correctly?

• Tony is inspecting his hair as he runs out the door.

• The fire fighter is inspecting the ruins for hot ashes

Which sentence uses the word taut correctly?

• Pull the string taut to loosen the knot.

• Pull the string taut to tighten the knot.

Which sentence uses the word untangled correctly?

• Brian untangle the knots in the Kite String

• Amy untangle the dishes from the dishwasher.

Which sentence uses the word resounded correctly?

• Tim leaped up and resounded the bell.

• Tims shout resounded through the woods.

Which sentence uses the word lurked correctly?

• The cat lurked under a tree, waiting for a bird.

• Elaina lurked onto the shore after her swim in the lake.

Which sentence uses the word surge correctly?

• Ben held a surge of squirming puppies on his lap.

• Ben felt a surge of joy when he held his new puppy.

Which sentence uses the word rumpled correctly?

• I took out a rumpled pen and a clean sheet of paper.

• I unfolded the rumpled sheet of paper and pressed it flat.

What is one way your clothes can get rumpled?

Why might someone be reluctant to cross a river?