Wordly Wise Units 1-7 7/8

Because she was concerned about selling books under her real name, the author used a(n) ____.

From the clues, Detective Williams was able to ____ that the car had been stolen.

Luke was surprised by Ben's ____ when he decided to go on the road trip last minutes.

The police received an ____ tip that the stolen jewels were in the storm drain.

Ed warned his younger brother not to let the bully's comments ____ him.

Scotty committed the ____ act of stealing the money from the charity collection bin.

The torrential rainstorm and invasion of bees turned the picnic into a ____ event.

The Student Council President will be ____ after graduation.

Keith was reassured by the ____ with which his teacher greeted him on the first day.

The retro-themed restaurant was ____ of the 1950s.

After meeting me for the first time, Mike's ____ about me was completely false.

Ken had the benefit of working with a talented group of _____ who offered him help often.

When the doctor asked me to move my sprained ankle I ___________ in pain.

When revising your writing, it is important to focus on being ____ and not wordy.

Cassie ignored the ___ comments of her peers and wore her feathered dress to the party.

Kyle Jacobson was _____ for stealing the Mustang back in March.

The _____ water was a sign that the storm was going to be more severe than anticipated.

The salesman utilized ____ to convince me to buy two subscriptions to Basket Weavers Monthly.

When I saw the fight was about the start, I ____ myself from the cafeteria to avoid a conflict.

Mrs. Bennett's ____ attitude often made her students feel insecure and small.

This year, I have shown you many writing models so you can _____ their strong skills.

After the war, the country of Tironia was left in a state of chaotic _____.

In my high school math class we ____ the quadratic formula to better understand how it works.

Though I had practiced for my speech, my ___ voice gave away that I was still nervous.

The ____ business began in Miranda's basement but would later expand to include a storefront.

It is ____ that you cite your quotes, otherwise you are guilty of plagiarism.

I _____ opened my fist after slamming by hand in the car door.

Emily put together all of her sister's poems and published a(n) ____ .

The cruise ship was scheduled to ____ promptly at 10 AM so it is important we are on time.

Not making the soccer team left Naomi ____ and hopeless.

Amanda was shocked at the ____ of the little boy who yelled back at his mother in ShopRite.

Wearing the hot dog costume to advertise for Billy's Hot Dog Haven was a(n) _____ summer job.

By the looks of the dark clouds in the sky, it was clear that a storm was ____.

My parents warned me to exercise ____ when traveling with my friends for the weekend.

Reading the novel had a ____ impact on Jim and he vowed to help those in need.

Jillian was a ____ student who always made sure her work was done to the best of her ability.

The drums ____ through the auditorium as the concert started.

Ben appeared ____ at the interview wearing a wrinkled suit and muddy shoes.

At Space Camp, Jim sat on a space ____ ride, to see what it would feel like to be an astronaut.

My grandfather immigrated to the United States, so I am considered second-____.

The dollhouse appeared to be an exact ___ of Christine's childhood home.

My parents were immune to my __________ for a guinea pig.

The judges decided Cindy's mistakes were ____, so they passed her on to the next round.

I was nervous to ask the instructor for help because of the ____ with which she addressed us.

It was difficult for Amy to ___ all the information from her anatomy class.

It is important to drink plenty of water in order to avoid ____ when you are at the beach.

Jerry ____ the suspects until they cracked under the pressure and provided a full confession.

Stopping to get gas and snacks four times ____ our trip by an extra hour.

Sam's normal friendly personality became ____ when she did not get enough sleep.

The babysitter was ____ about making Lydia follow the rules and she let her eat dessert first.

You might only have time to give your test answers a ____ glance before time runs out.

The ____ of the fishing store was running a summer sale on all fishing lines and bobs.

Competing in the race was ____ on Elena winning her next meet.

Lynn's boss ___ her for arriving late for the third day in a row.

An estimated 75 -200 million people in Europe ___ to the Black Death between 1346 - 1353.

The witness _____ the suspect's story of being at a movie, providing him with an alibi.

When I saw my mom hiding the balloons, I had a(n) _____ she was planning a surprise party.

Natalie's decision to skip Jana's party because of their fight _____ her for years after.

Mr. Burrows ____ yet another fidget spinner today, bringing his collection up to 71.

Ashley, being a(n) ____ reader, decided to read three of the summer reading books.

Howard gathered all his ___ before going on stage to perform his solo.

Forgetting to wash my dishes caused my mom to go on a _____ about how little I contribute.

Whenever Jacob felt stressed, he imagined himself on a ____ beach with the waves rolling in.

My _____ to attend each New Jersey beach once last summer was ruined by the weather.

Sydney jumped into the refreshing pool to get relief from the _____ heat of the August sun.

When the heroic soldier returned from Afghanistan, he was ____ by his community.

Jake was devastated when his promposal to Courtney was met with a(n) _____.

Captain Ar feared a ___ when his sailors disagreed with his decision to sail through the storm.

Tommy's project was ____; there was not a flaw on it!

Jonah attended the costume party ____ in a Batman costume.

Every night she had the same ____ dream that she was in a canoe with a bear.

Officer Stewart was intent on _____ the criminal who robbed the florist.

Brian's teammates ___ him The Brick because of his amazing football skills as a Fullback.

My dog Killer's name is ironic, as he has a very mild _____.

Wendy's performance in Romeo and Juliet was so _____ that she got a standing ovation.

Women have fought for centuries to break the ____ of gender stereotypes.

Jeff was thankful that his parents ____ in him a strong sense of right and wrong.

Because of their long friendship, Alex was ____ to defend Bruce when Kyle picked on him.

The Tigers proved their _______ on the field when they kept trying after giving up 20 goals.

After careful consideration, Ms. Sneecker ____ the project, making it easier for her class.

With all of the uncertainty in our world, it is surprising we haven't all turned into ____.

There was ____ among the group members as to who should be the leader.

The announcement of student council president ___ any hopes Kim had of securing the position.

The fee for the boat rental ____ the boat, oars, and life vests for all passengers.

I knew something was ____ when I walked into the cafeteria and everyone stopped talking.

The ____ amount of poison ivy in the garden deterred me from weeding.

Every night Clara would ____ some candy from her sister's Halloween stash.

Pink Eye became so ____, the school decided to cancel classes to avoid furthering the epidemic.

I like scary movies, but nothing too _____.

Princess Alexandra entered the ball accompanied by the ____ of four trumpet players.

Due to my mother's ____ she decided not to ride the roller coaster that had the harness device.

I ____ the smell of smoke, so I am glad that people can no longer smoke in restaurants.

Seeing how much his cousin had grown, Jesse realized how much time had ___ since they last met.

Completing the homework is a ____ part of reinforcing the skills learned in math class.

Andy Warhol's pop culture paintings ____ things like Coca-Cola bottles & Campbell's Soup cans.

Karen's grandmother always offered her ___ advice because of her lifetime of experiences.

Queenie's Bakery has a better _____ than Jill's Pastry Shoppe- it carries many different items.

Mrs. Claus opened the mailbox on December 2nd and a(n) ___ of letters spilled out.

On Sunday night Denise began the ____ task of studying for her Biology final exam.

The pain from my toothache was so ____ that I made an emergency appointment with my dentist.

The smell of the fresh-baked cookies _____ through the house

Tony was confused when he opened the ____ gift from his mother: a sweater with dolphins on it.

Pre-school teachers need to be patient and kind with their students, not short-tempered or ___.

Many believe that members of the government ____ to hide a UFO crash in Roswell in 1947.

The presentation on Climate Change seemed ____ and the audience was getting antsy.