The _____ caused thousands of acres of destruction.

Yelling in the stands was loud and _____ because everyone was on their feet to cheer on their team.

I _____ the instructions because the class wasn't paying attention and I needed them to know what to do.

Bookstore owners use comfortable chairs, warm lighting, and appealing aromas to _____ patrons to sit and read because they hope that will _____ them to buy their books.

Because I dropped some food on the floor, I ______ to it so that my dog would see it and eat it.

I ____ the students for their writing because they did so well on their narratives.

_____ all the work I have to do causes me stress because I just can't let any of it go.

Because I didn't want to get into trouble, I _____ a lie, telling my mother that my teacher wasn't helping me or grading all of the work in a timely manner.

The medication had a _____ effect on me, making me very sleepy.