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Contact Sports Vocab Set 2

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Axel knew that he had the ___ to do some amazing things in his life, but he struggled to determine what his true passions were.

a)

Potential

b)

Adapt

c)

 Competence

d)

 Incorporate

2.

To complete the research assignment, Nikita had to ___ what she had learned about the topic in history class.

a)

Incorporate

b)

Evade

c)

Persist

d)

Acceleration

3.

Even though she kept making mistakes, Babette ___ in her efforts to complete her first quilt.

a)

Evaded

b)

Persisted

c)

Competence

d)

Adapted

4.

The judge's confusing speech made the public question his ___ to oversee such an important trial.

a)

Adapt

b)

Enhance

c)

Acceleration

d)

Competence

5.

Pedestrians are at risk when walking on streets without sidewalks because of the ___ of passing cars.

a)

Acceleration

b)

Adapt

c)

Evasion

d)

Enhancement

6.

When people travel around the world, they often have to ___ to a new culture and accept that just because something is different doesn't mean it is wrong.

a)

Incorporate

b)

Enhance

c)

Adapt

d)

Persist

7.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, ___ the visitor experience by providing free soft drinks, parking, and sunscreen.

a)

Enhances

b)

Competence

c)

Evade

d)

Potential

8.

Wendell tried to ___ eye contact with his parents after putting a dent in their new car.

a)

Evade

b)

Persist

c)

Accelerate

d)

Enhance

9.

Chameleons are able to change color to fit a variety of situations. They can protect themselves by changing colors to send a warning to possible predators. They also attract possible mates by changing to a bright color. Chameleons can even change color based on the weather, as a way to warm up or cool down. Chameleons are _____________________

a)

adaptable

b)

acceleration

c)

enhance

d)

potential

10.

The three-striped cory, a small catfish, has extra strong scales that defends it against predators. In a laboratory study, this small catfish was able to survive an attack from a piranha and escape without injuries. pe without injuries. The three-striped cory can ___________________  predators

a)

evade

b)

incorporate

c)

persist

d)

accelerate

11.

Dori had a very detailed plan for saving enough money to backpack through Europe. She expected it would take about six months to a year. However, winning the state lottery shortened how much time she needed to prepare and save. Winning the lottery ___________________ Dori’s timeline.

a)

accelerated

b)

competence

c)

adapted

d)

enhances

12.

Earl’s dream of working as a photographer for National Geographic was not simple to achieve. He encountered many setbacks when people told him he didn’t have the talent and should go back home to the farm. With each rejection, he became more determined to prove everyone wrong. Earl was  ___________________

a)

adapt

b)

competent

c)

potential

d)

persistent

13.

Helga had two great passions in life: books and cooking. She spent her entire adult life searching for a way to share these passions with others. She eventually opened a café that also served as the community’s only bookstore. Her joy came from including both her passions in her daily work. Helga  ___________________ her passions into everyday life.

a)

persists

b)

incorporated

c)

enhanced

d)

evaded

14.

Penelope dedicated her time to improving vacant lots that had become dumping grounds for trash. She transformed them into parks for local residents and found better solutions for trash removal in the neighborhood. Penelope’s work ___________________ neighborhoods.

a)

evaded

b)

incorporated

c)

enhanced

d)

persisted

15.

Ms. Gonzalez was delighted when so many people showed up to the first day of try-outs for the spring musical. Otis was the first person to try out. Even though Otis was nervous, Ms. Gonzalez felt that, with practice and encouragement, he could develop into a skilled actor. Ms. Gonzalez saw ___________________ in Otis

a)

persist

b)

potential

c)

acceleration

d)

evade

16.

Even though many people in woodworking class underestimated Nancy, she was quite skilled in carpentry. For the final class project, Nancy showcased a sturdy yet artistic collection of furniture. She ended up earning several job offers, while many of her classmates did not. Nancy proved she was ___________________

a)

enhanced

b)

potential

c)

competent

d)

persistent