Unit 2 Vocabulary Review

When the United States was founded, only 20-25% of the population had the right to vote. This means 75% of the people living in the original 13 states had no say in the government.

75% of the people in the U.S. at its founding experienced __________.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

When her students turned in work late, Ms. Bain took off half the points because she hoped a serious penalty would prevent them from doing it again.

Ms. Bain tried to _________ late work.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

When Jayla looked out the window, the sunshine made her think it was warm outside, but, in fact, it was freezing cold.

The warmth was an ________.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

Some community members went to the mayor's office to persuade him not to close the library. They gave him a long list of reasons why the library was important to them and begged him to change his plan.

The community _____ the mayor to keep the library open.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Illusion

• Oppression

Mr. Carter stopped the class and asked everyone to look at Leilani's artwork. He told them that Leilani's painting showed incredible creativity and skill.

Mr. Carter ______ Leilani.

• Beseeched

• Deter

• Commended

• Oppression

Jake's family wanted to get on the road early to avoid traffic, so they packed for their trip the night before.

Jake's family wanted to ____ early.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflict

Ms. Grace knew her students lost focus when they were bored, so she used music, games, and prizes to keep them engaged.

Ms. Grace ______ boredom.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflict

It was Sean's first time ice skating. As he moved around the rink, he was very wobbly.

Sean _____.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflict

Alaina's favorite video game was one where she played as different monsters. The goal for the monster was to try to damage a city in the fastest time possible.

The monsters _____ damage to the city.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflicted

Oscar dreamed of being a famous Rockstar, but he did not sing very well, and he refused to learn how to play any instruments.

Oscar's dream is ________.

• Dispelled

• Embark

• Faltered

• Improbable

• Inflicted