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Just the Right Word Lesson 9

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


Rain was coming down from time to time all through the day we had chosen for painting the house.

(a)  

2.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


Beautiful beaches and impressive rain forests have helped make tourism a very important industry in Hawaii.

(a)  

3.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


Barbara's attention was turned away from the violinist's solo by the commotion going on two rows behind her.

(a)  

4.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


Anyone wishing to be a gymnast must be able to move quickly and easily.

(a)  

5.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


The campers were assigned as their portion one dish of ice cream at the evening square dance.

(a)  

6.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


Mom made us spit out our gum before the memorial service because chewing it, she said, would be most unsuitable for such an occasion.

(a)  

7.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


The warm and gentle breezes from the ocean kept us cool all summer.

(a)  

8.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


The immigration officer asked a number of questions of Jonas about U.S. history and government during his citizenship interview.

(a)  

9.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


The announcement of the verdict caused great excitement and confusion in the press room.

(a)  

10.

Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the italicized phrase with a word (or a form of the word) from Word List 9.


Last year scientists warned of a possible continuous pouring in of killer bees from South to North America, but it never took place.

(a)