If David's basketball team has games on ______ weekends, they play one after the other with no breaks. If there are tournaments on five ______ Saturdays, the team will have to practice hard for the sixth ______ weekend.

(a)  

He managed the (a)   tableware as if it were its normal size and shape.

It was the first week in September, back-to-school week, and after thirty-five (a)   autumns, Mia's favorite history teacher, Mr. Thompson, did not have a class waiting for him on a college campus.

But Mr. Brunner expected me to be as good as everybody else, despite the fact that I have dyslexia and attention (a)   disorder and I had never made above a C— in my life.

During a power outage at night, Harper, Liam, and Anika were in their house. They needed a source of light. A candle or torch may be (a)   ed to illuminate the dark interior.

During a class discussion about renewable energy, Elijah suddenly starts explaining his favorite soccer team's strategy. Elijah _____. When a person _____es, they deviate from the main subject.

(a)  

With growing (a)   Alec pointed out more spots of blood along the path.

Anika wants to create a cozy atmosphere in her room for reading. She decides to cover her bright lamp with a dark lamp shade. This action will (a)   the light from the lamp.