Words in Context 1

Choose the word that completes the sentence.

You need to be _ if you want to be a babysitter.

• restful

• real

• responsible

• busy

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My parents were _ so we could not go to see the movie.

• restful

• real

• responsible

• busy

Choose the word that completes the sentence.

Police officers and firefighters wear _ to work.

• unity

• uniforms

• unions

• reunions

Choose the word that completes the sentence.

I did not get a lot of sleep last night because of the loud thunder and lightning. Today I am very _ and can hardly stay awake.

• drowsy

• faded

• alive

• misty

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Over the weekend, I had the _ to meet my favorite author. She signed a copy of her new book for me.

• opportunity

• goal

• moment

• adventure

What is the meaning of the underlined word.

My friend and I had a conflict last week, but we were able to sort out our differences.

• party

• comedy

• fight

• experiment

What is the meaning of the underlined word.

In our experiment, we are trying to observe changes in the states of matter.

• see

• calculate

• draw

• record

What is the meaning of the underlined word.

The little boy grasped his mother's hand so he would not get lost in the crowd.

• let go of

• grabbed

• licked

• pulled

What is the meaning of the underlined word.

Our team's practice tonight was very brief so I have plenty of time to complete my homework.

• tiring

• long

• boring

• short

What is the meaning of the underlined word.

The team plays better when all the players cooperate.

• work together

• work alone

• fail

• understand