Sadlier Blue Unit 8 Quiz

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The storm so badly damaged the house that it was unsafe to live in. The owner decided to __________ it and build a new one.

• feat

• demolish

• observant

• strive

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

It was quite a(n) ___________ to tear down the house, clear the land, and build another house in only ten weeks!

• energetic

• verdict

• mature

• feat

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Two Crews ___________ in the building work. When one finished, the other began, so that construction went on from break of day until after the sun went down.

• alternate

• enforce

• resign

• hearty

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

All of the workers were encouraged to ___________as hard as they could to finish the job ahead of schedule.

• hearty

• primary

• verdict

• strive

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Luckily, a(n) __________worker spotted a mistake in the building plans before it caused a delay, and the house was finished on time. The worker was rewarded for his attention and diligence

• enforce

• observant

• mature

• resign

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

My sister says that the responsibilities of a part-time job can help teens develop into more _________individuals.

• feat

• demolish

• mature

• primary

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The managers at Burger Barn, where she works after school, __________three rules: be on time, be honest, and be polite.

• verdict

• enforce

• observant

• feat

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

As long as she follows those rules, the managers greet her each day with a cheerful smile and a _________handshake.

• strive

• hearty

• alternate

• primary

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The ____________election in September decided which candidates would run for state assembly in the general election in November. In the Democratic race, two politicians challenged the two-term assemblyman for a place on the ballot.

• mature

• resign

• primary

• observant

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

All three candidates had the help of many young, ___________volunteers, who worked tirelessly to get out the vote.

• energetic

• enforce

• strive

• primary