Vocabulary Practice-Unit 2

After hours of trying to put his ikea furniture together, Darin felt frustrated. He wanted to give up, but he also knew that it would have to get put together somehow. He just did not have much confidence in his abilities anymore

• accomplished

• discouraged

• inspired

Answer explanation

Look for context clues within the sentence.

Before the state competition, the coach made sure to remind his athletes how hard they had worked and how much be believed in them. He knew that they all had the ability to perform at a high level, they just needed an extra boost of motivation.

• inspire

• brace

• discourage

Answer explanation

Look for the context clues or hints to help to determine the correct word.

The students wanted to develop a student body government so they could have a voice in their school. When the teachers agreed, the students could not believe they had met their first goal so successfully!

• despite

• accomplished

• discouraged

Answer explanation

Look for context clues within the sentence.

The rollercoaster at the local amusement park had always terrified Ricky, which is why he had never actually gone on the ride. The summer of his twelfth birthday, he knew he had to face his fear, so he climbed aboard. He rode it five times that day!

• apply

• distinguish

• conquer

Answer explanation

Look for clues within the sentence.

Adam had one goal: finishing his first marathon. No matter the weather, he was outside and running by 5:30 a.m. He knew he couldn't take a single day off training if he wanted to finish that race.

• relentless

• discouraged

• apply

Answer explanation

Use context clues to determine the answer.

Because Jaylen loved every hamburger he ate, he dreamed of owning his own hamburger restaurant one day. He hoped to create a burger experience that was unlike anything anyone had ever created before. He wanted his restaurant to be seen as the best place to get a burger for miles around.

• brace

• apply

• distinguish

Answer explanation

Look for context clues.