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 ____________ 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 _______ 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 _____ 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_______ 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 _________ 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.