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Lists 1-3 Sentence Practice

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word best completes each sentence?

The reporter was fired after she _________ information from a classified document.

a)

insipid

b)

divulged

c)

abetted

d)

occluded

2.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Jim refused to ________ the criminal's escape by hiding him in the basement.

a)

rote

b)

ascribe

c)

abet

d)

meticulous

3.

Which word best completes each sentence?

The defending troops fought with ________ because the enemy would not be taking any prisoners.

a)

coerce

b)

dogmatic

c)

ardor

d)

temerity

4.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Because of the professor's ___________ approach, the students were afraid to ask questions.

a)

extraneous

b)

dogmatic

c)

gregarious

d)

temerity

5.

Which word best completes each sentence?

My mom wanted me to be an accountant, but I found the classes to be boring and __________.

a)

extraneous

b)

insipid

c)

gregarious

d)

temerity

6.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Abigal's ___________ for history lead her to write a book on the founders of her home town.

a)

proclivity

b)

insipid

c)

occlude

d)

meticulous

7.

Which word best completes each sentence?

The teacher felt that the __________ paragraph in the essay distracted from the more important information.

a)

extraneous

b)

gregarious

c)

occlude

d)

ardor

8.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Jerry preferred basketball, but his father ________ him into playing football.

a)

divulge

b)

coerced

c)

occluded

d)

ascribed

9.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Gabe had a ______ view of Iraq after losing his wife in the Gulf War.

a)

divulge

b)

jaundiced

c)

meticulous

d)

gregarious

10.

Which word best completes each sentence?

A large mass of clay _______ the water pipe, causing a dangerous rise in pressure.

a)

occluded

b)

insipid

c)

abet

d)

ascribe

11.

Which word best completes each sentence?

With _______ car, he crafted a miniature dollhouse for his daughter.

a)

meticulous

b)

insipid

c)

rote

d)

extraneous

12.

Which word best completes each sentence?

I couldn't believe that Bret had the ________ to bungee jump over the lake full of allegators.

a)

proclivity

b)

coerce

c)

temerity

d)

gregarious

13.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Kristen memorized the piano piece through ______ memory by practicing the piece over and over.

a)

rote

b)

proclivity

c)

jaundiced

d)

abet

14.

Which word best completes each sentence?

The carpenter _______ the rotten floorboards to a leaky roof.

a)

rote

b)

abetted

c)

ascribed

d)

coerced

15.

Which word best completes each sentence?

Just before he was diagnosed with clinical depression, Raji went from being _________ to being antisocial.

a)

meticulous

b)

gregarious

c)

temerity

d)

jaundiced

16.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

The (a)   rabid dog viciously bit the mail man as he was trying make his deliveries.

17.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

To make up for his mistake, the cheater gave a (a)   display including tons of gifts and a profession of his love.

18.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

Ms. Mangum wanted to (a)   the student skilling class to the teacher whom they belonged to.

19.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

The student looked around (a)   before sneaking down the hallway.

20.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

Today, I have to give a speach in my English class. I will have to muster all of my (a)   in order to do well, since I have a fear of public speaking.

21.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

A run on sentence is when you (a)   two sentences into one with out the propper punctuation.

22.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

The terrorist group hired a (a)   who had previously worked with the Russian Army and was well trained as a sniper.

23.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

After my dad was deployed by the Army, I was very (a)   because I missed him and wished he would come home.

24.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

My boss is very strict; if you do not follow the proper (a)   when dealing with customers or performing your job, you will be fired.

25.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

The teacher asked us our true opinion of her lesson and wanted the students to be (a)   with their answers.

26.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

The GPS rerouted the path to (a)   an incorrect turn that the driver took.

27.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

Although I did not want to, I ran for homecoming Queen to (a)   my mom.

28.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

I woke to the (a)   sound of my alarm after getting only three hours of preciuos sleep.

29.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

In college, I had to retake a class that I failed in order to (a)   the bad grade from my GPA.

30.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from Vocab List 3. Use context cluse to help you determine which word correctly completes the sentence.

Kelly needed to take her dress to a tailor who could (a)   her dress since it was a size too small.

31.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Last night, we found a(n) (a)   cat who had been clearly abandoned and had not been cared for in many days.

32.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Kindergarteners are rarely (a)   since they have so much energy and attending school is new to them.

33.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Since my dad played professional baseball, it is (a)   not to love the sport.

34.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Please do not (a)   me since I like tacos more than pizza.

35.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

The bride knew she would not (a)   on her wedding day since she knew she was marrying the right person.

36.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Last night, I ate the weirdest dinner made up of a (a)   mix of the left overs from the week.

37.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

The two students, who were engrossed in (a)   , were given detention by Ms. Mangum since they were not on task.

38.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Many students think that they can come to class extremely late and still be counted as present. Ms. Mangum hopes to (a)   this belief since it is not true.

39.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Each Monday, students should (a)   their grades to ensure that they are not falling behind.

40.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Students were shocked at the (a)   and rude comment made by a classmate which clearly indicated that they did not understand the assignment even after the teacher had reviewed the directions.

41.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

I (a)   for the days when I had no bills to pay and fewer cares in the world.

42.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

The shoppers were (a)   as they waited in line to buy the Black Friday deals.

43.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Currently, people are watching the Jeffery Dahmer show who is a(n) (a)   to society for the awful murders he committed.

44.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

The girl confidently walked up to the bar to order a (a)   but was not served because she was under age.

45.

Which vocabulary word would complete this sentence correctly?

Jodi thought that he would never shake the (a)   of falling at graduation in front of the massive crowd.