___________ and pleasant conversation is always welcome in this house; save the sarcasm and complaints for elsewhere.

Hands down, he is always the life of the party. With the karaoke mike in one hand and a cocktail frank in the other, it's no wonder why they call him ______________ Claude!

If gravity is studying five hours for a precalculus test, then ____________ is sinking into the couch and sucking on a Ring Pop while watching Glee for the umpteenth time.

Students at Middlebury High School can always count on Amanda, kind-spirited and _____________, to spread benevolent words about her friends, teachers, and acquaintances.

For questions 6 -10: Based on the context in which each underlined word is used, identify the word usage of each sentence as either "correct" or "incorrect."

Gregarious Gus enjoys, above all else, the peace of being alone.

Hilda's steady nodding showed her cordial acceptance of our change of plans.

Jocularity abounds during the holidays, with all the fun and festivities.

Saying "please" and "thank you" is a poor example of cordial behavior.

Many neighbors avoid the elderly woman due to her affable personality.