6.2.5 Vocab Quiz

Although Mr. Thompson usually does not _________ talking during the lesson, he let us discuss our ideas about the science project because it helped us learn.

• condone

• eloquent

• gauge

• hinder

• My coach does not (a)   skipping practice, but when Sarah explained her family emergency, he understood and told her it was okay this time.

Mia was so __________ in her speech that everyone listened, and even though she was nervous, she convinced her classmates to join the art club.

• condone

• eloquent

• gauge

• hinder

Jamal was (a)   when he spoke about saving the rainforests, and although some students were skeptical at first, his passion and clarity won them over.

I tried to _________ how much pizza was left, and since there were only two slices, I decided to share one with my sister even though I wanted more.

• condone

• rash

• gauge

• hinder

As we approached the end of the board game, I tried to (a)   my chances of winning,

realizing that without a good roll, I would surely lose.

The heavy rain might _________ our plans for the zoo,

but if it stops by noon, we can still go and see the monkeys.

• condone

• rash

• gauge

• hinder

The clutter in the hallway would (a)   our efforts to clean the house quickly,

but if we all pitched in to clear it first, we could finish in no time.

Nick made a _______decision to jump into the pool with his clothes on, and although it was funny, he regretted it when he had to sit in wet clothes all afternoon.

• condone

• rash

• gauge

• hinder

Making a (a)   choice to cheat on the test got him in trouble, and although he wanted to improve his grades, he learned that honesty was more important.