To sooth the baby to sleep, the old woman began to softly ________________ a lullaby.

When he saw the children fighting, the playground aide jumped into the ___________________ and stopped it.

When a clown popped out from behind a hidden panel in the haunted house, Rosie let out a ________________ scream.

Mr. Fitz was every student's favorite teacher because he was fair, fun, and ________________.

As he continued with his workout, the man's sweat began to ____________________ his shirt, leaving large, dark stains.

Katniss Everdeen _____________________ volunteered to be tribute in the Hunger Games in order to save her little sister from certain death.

When the dogs Kayla was walking spotted a squirrel, they became __________________ barking and yanking at their leashes.

When accused of cheating by their classmate, the student _________________ denied it, even saying that the other students were just jealous of their academic success.

Despite a nationwide search, the notorious criminal continued to ____________________ the police.

Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a ___________________ man, having dedicated his life to seeking equality for all Americans.

Every time my sister goes shopping, she comes home with something new, and now her house is filled with unneeded, _________________ things.

I knew my classmate would try to cheat off of me, so I tried to ________________ my paper with my hand as I wrote my answers.

Joining the debate team was an _______________ choice for Clarissa, because she was awarded a scholarship for her performance.

In Beauty and the Beast, Belle's father __________________ discovers an enchanted castle by wandering down a shortcut in the woods.