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Teacher Guide
LEVEL F
V O C A B U L A RY
word meaning, pronunciation, prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, and fun!
in Action
Cover & Interior Art: Anni Betts
Cover Design: Judine O’Shea
Interior Design: Kathy Greenholdt and Joan Bledig
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Contents
Pronunciation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Program Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Review for Chapters 1–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Review for Chapters 4–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Chapter 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chapter 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Review for Chapters 7–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Chapter 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Chapter 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Chapter 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Review for Chapters 10–12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Chapter 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Chapter 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Chapter 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Review for Chapters 13–15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Test-Taking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Roots, Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Roots Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Games & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Teacher Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Index of Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
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Pronunciation Key
This key shows the meanings of the abbreviations and symbols used
throughout the book.
Some English words have more than one possible pronunciation. This
book gives only one pronunciation per word, except when different
pronunciations indicate different parts of speech. For example, when the
word relay is used as a noun, it is pronounced re´ la; as a verb, the word
is pronounced rə la´.
Parts of speech
adj. adjective int. interjection prep. preposition
adv. adverb n. noun part. participle
v. verb
vowels
ā tape ə about, circus ôr torn
a map ı̄ kite oi noise
âr stare i win ou foul
ä car, father ō toe
oo soon

ē meet o mop oo book
e kept ô law u tug
Consonants
ch check ŋ rang y yellow
g girl th thimble zh treasure
j jam th
— that sh shelf
stress
The accent mark follows the syllable receiving the major stress, such as
in the word plaster (plas´ tər).
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Introduction
Vocabulary in Action is the premier vocabulary development program that

increases students’ literacy skills and improves test scores.
Researchers and educators agree that vocabulary development is essential

in learning how to communicate effectively through listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. The National Reading Panel (2000) has identified
vocabulary as one of the five areas that increase students’ reading ability.
After the third grade, reading difficulties are often attributed to a vocabulary
deficit—an inability to understand word meaning.
Vocabulary in Action offers the following elements to help students develop this
critical literacy skill:
• Flexible leveling and student placement for individualized instruction
• Words that were researched and selected specifically for frequency,

occurrence, and relevance to assessment and everyday life
• Intentional, direct instruction focused on words and their meanings,

usage, and relationships to other words
• Repeated word appearance in a variety of contexts for extensive

exposure and practice with literal and figurative meanings
• Application of new vocabulary skills through practice exercises,

assessments, and standardized test preparation opportunities
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Program Overview
Each Student Book includes CHAPTER
1
• Program Pretest to identify level of understanding Read ea
WOR D
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granite ul (thôt´ fəl) (adj.) havin power
• One Hundred or More Related Words including

(gran´ fəl) (ad
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judicio
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Identifications of Parts of Speech Ch al le
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• Program Posttest to determine overall growth

Level F
Chapter 9
1
Total Vocabulary Word Count by Level

Level Words to Know Additional Words
D 150 over 100
E 225 over 150
F, G, H 375 over 200
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Program Overview
Each Teacher Guide includes SY N O

NYMS
Synony
ms are
words
• Annotated Guide similar to the student book for

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• Additional Games and Activities for a variety of 3. assem tside th

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groupings, learning styles, multiple intelligences,

5. erupti ttle congreg
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6. sou discharg
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7. doub able
and levels of proficiency in English

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Replace a physi disbelie
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the sam e underlined person f
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• Suggestions for Guided and Independent Practice

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The Vocabulary in Action
Web site includes
• Assessments
• Pretests and Reviews
• Word Lists and Definitions

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Cumulative Review 1–15

Word Meanings
• Vocabulary Games
Fill in the oval next to the word or phrase that best defines each word below.
1. delegate
a. to commit
b. to choose a person as a representative
c. brief statement of information
NAME d. simple part
2. broker
HAPTER
1
C a. place where water is stored
b. person hired to buy or sell for others
c. basic rule or standard
d. friend
3. nobility
a. people who are of high rank
Word Meanings
b. vacant space
Fill in the oval next to the word or phrase that best defines each word below.
c. weakness
NAME 1. pupil d. earnings from a business
Pretest a. black center of the eye

b. tissue that joins muscle to bone
4. constellation
a. a grouping of stars
c. person trained in a sport
CH O OS I N G TH E D E FI N ITI O N S d. unit used to measure energy supplied by food
b. condition of being worthy, honored, and respected
Fill in the bubble of the item that best defines the word in bold in each sentence. c. hole
2. angle d. light used as a signal to warn or guide
Ch. 11 1. Leave the door ajar so I can hear the telephone.
a. space between two lines that meet
a. partially open b. closed c. locked d. unhinged 5. gloat
b. to move quickly back and forth
Ch. 2 2. My grandparents emigrated to Mexico after they retired. a. to talk falsely about someone
c. attention-getting phrase
a. moved b. complained c. mailed d. announced b. to put an end to
d. to disclose
c. to think with pleasure about someone else’s misfortune
Ch. 15 3. You will need a good alibi if you plan to miss Isaac’s birthday party.
3. disbelief d. to cheat
a. present b. distance c. job d. excuse
a. light-colored, hard rock
Ch. 15 4. Santa Claus is pictured as a jovial old man.
b. long, bitter quarrel
a. fat b. silly c. merry d. strict
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c. refusal to believe
Ch. 11 5. Jacqueline has an irrational fear of toads. d. a blowing up
a. sleepy b. unreasonable c. sickening d. old-fashioned
4. reveal
Ch. 11 6. This ointment should soothe that rash. Page 1 of 7
a. to speak out against Level F Cumulative Review 1–15 ANSWER KEY
a. pill b. exercise c. greasy d. book
substance b. to bend
c. to group together into a crowd
Ch. 8 7. That heavy backpack will impede your hike.
a. interfere with b. assist c. end d. balance d. to make known
Ch. 2 8. Various paintings depict the king as a tall, muscular man. 5. tendon
a. insult b. hide c. clothe d. portray a. person skilled in a sport
b. tissue that joins muscle to bone
Ch. 14 9. Tiffany learned nautical terms while working on a cruise ship.

a. grown-up b. offensive c. entertaining d. sea-related c. comical interpretation
d. loud blast
Ch. 13 10. Our Bill of Rights upholds the principle of personal freedom.
a. history b. standard c. administrator d. encyclopedia Page 1 of 4
Level F Chapter 1 Test ANSWER KEY
Ch. 3 11. Many birds of prey have keen vision.
a. deadly b. sharp c. blurry d. high
Ch. 10 12. A cold shower will really invigorate you.

a. enliven b. freeze c. sicken d. impress
Ch. 10 13. Can’t you coax your parents into letting you go to the movies?
a. bully b. trick c. persuade d. allow
Ch. 12 14. I acknowledge that you are a better chess player than I am.
a. deny b. admit c. challenge d. escape
Page 1 of 4
Level F Pretest ANSWER KEY
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Program Overview
How to Implement This Program

With Vocabulary in Action, it is easy to differentiate instruction to meet the
needs of all students.
Student Placement
Use the following chart to help determine the book most appropriate for
each individual student. Differences in level include word difficulty, sentence
complexity, and ideas presented in context. In addition to the chart, consider
a student’s achievement level on any pretest that you give. Adjust books based
on a student’s achievement on a pretest and other vocabulary assignments, his
or her ability to retain new information, and the student’s overall work ethic
and interest level.
Placement Levels
Typical Grade-Level Assignments Accelerated Grade-Level Assignments
Level Grade Level Grade
D 4 D 3
E 5 E 4
F 6 F 5
G 7 G 6
H 8 H 7
To Begin
At the beginning of the year, choose a book
for each student based on the above criteria.
Have each student take the program pretest
in his or her book. Avoid timing the test.
Give students enough time to complete the
test thoughtfully and with confidence.
After grading the test and noting student
achievement levels, make book adjustments
if necessary.
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Program Overview
Work Through the Chapters

Follow these steps to implement each chapter.
1. Chapter opener: Have students work with partners, in small groups, or with
you to read aloud each word in the Word List. Check pronunciation and
discuss the definition of each word, having students find the words in a
dictionary if you have time. Have students review the Word Study section.
Introduce the Challenge Words in the same way as the Word List. Then
have students remove the page and complete the back side.
2. Chapter pages: Based on students’ confidence and ability, assign students

to complete chapter activities independently, with you, with peers, or as
homework. Students should complete activities for Words in Context, Word
Meanings, Use Your Vocabulary, Word Learning, Synonyms, Antonyms,
Word Study, Challenge Words, and Fun with Words. Provide support
through modeling and discussion. Here are some approaches:
• Teacher presents and completes a page with students during the
first 10 or 15 minutes of each reading or language arts session.
Pages are reviewed simultaneously as guided practice.
• Students complete chapter pages in class after other reading or
language arts assignments are complete. Pages are collected and
reviewed after class.
• Students complete chapter pages as homework assignments, one
page per night. Pages are collected and reviewed after completion.
3. Reteaching/additional practice: Monitor student progress on a regular

basis. If students need additional practice, use the Games & Activities on
pages 189–194 of this guide or the Teacher Activities on pages 195–196.
4. Standardized test preparation: At least one month prior to standardized

testing, work with students to complete pages 183–184.
5. Chapter reviews: After completing every three chapters, administer the

Chapter Review to note students’ progress and to identify difficult words.
6. Assessment: Have students complete a formal assessment after each chapter.

Visit www.vocabularyinaction.com and access the assessment with this
code: VTB-8994. You can also access a Pretest and Review.
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Program Overview
Sample Yearly Plan for Level F

Following is one way to implement Vocabulary in Action for Level F.
Week Student Book Related Activities

1 Pretest
2–3 Chapter 1 Games & Activities (pp. 189–194) Chapter 1 Assessment
Teacher Activities (pp. 195–196)
8 Review Online Games (www.vocabularyinaction.com)
Chapters 1–3 Cumulative Review
23 Chapter 10 Games & Activities (pp. 189–194) Chapter 10 Assessment
29 Chapter 13 Games & Activities (pp. 189–194) Chapter 13 Assessment
35 Posttest
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Pretest
This test contains some of the words you will find in this book. It will give you an
idea of the kinds of words you will study. When you have completed all the units, the
posttest will measure what you have learned.
CH O OS I N G TH E D E FI N ITI O N S
Fill in the bubble of the item that best defines the word in bold in each sentence.
1. On cool evenings, the campers congregate around the campfire.
a. dance b. gather c. cook d. sing
2. Samuel thought a Saturday job would be a judicious use of his time.

a. wise b. wasteful c. silly d. dangerous
3. Jennifer stopped the car so everyone could admire the scenic view.
a. colorful b. ugly c. desert d. attractive
4. Washing dishes is a tedious chore.

a. exciting b. old c. boring d. brilliant
5. Taking shorter showers conserves water.

a. drinks b. uses c. saves d. heats
6. The class president will abstain from voting if her sister runs for office.
a. avoid b. lead c. encourage d. count
7. The flu makes you feel awful, but it is not a terminal illness.
a. short b. mild c. horrible d. deadly
8. Lying by the warm fire, Robert gave a sigh of contentment.

a. sadness b. happiness c. disgust d. exhaustion
9. Swimming across the lake takes a great deal of stamina.

a. lessons b. speed c. endurance d. nourishment
10. During the earthquake, the statue slid off its pedestal and broke.
a. hill b. museum c. base d. frame
11. Amanda felt a sense of triumph after she scored the final goal.
a. victory b. defeat c. happiness d. anger
12. The police assured the witness that her name would be kept confidential.
a. public b. secret c. rewarded d. misspelled
13. Even though it was late, Sydney felt an obligation to attend the meeting.
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a. desire b. promise c. duty d. invitation

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14. Our canoe ride through the river’s rapids was adventurous.
a. dull b. tiring c. lengthy d. risky
15. I despise spinach, but I eat it because it’s so good for me.
a. grow b. hate c. crave d. digest
16. Bad-smelling gaseous clouds poured out of the factory’s smokestack.

a. solid b. formless c. heavy d. dangerous
17. Vines had grown up to obscure the entrance to the abandoned farmhouse.
a. hide b. light c. destroy d. decorate
18. The feud between the two families continued for years.
a. fence b. friendship c. relationship d. dispute
19. The new police cadets pledged to uphold the law.

a. break b. write c. follow d. learn
20. The room was at the end of a long, dark corridor.

a. road b. sidewalk c. tunnel d. hallway
21. My clever disguise even fooled my mom.

a. answer b. mask c. lie d. outfit
22. Kyle thought the prank was harmless, but it enraged his best friend.
a. angered b. thrilled c. scared d. amused
23. At the grand opening, a horde of customers waited outside the mall doors.
a. crowd b. couple c. family d. small group
24. Morgan is a star basketball player but an inept baseball player.

a. capable b. better c. clumsy d. average
25. Nicole went to the manager’s office to inquire about the summer job.
a. complain b. ask c. study d. think
26. The toddler didn’t shed a tear when he fell off his tricycle.
a. cause b. wipe off c. pour out d. hold back
27. Steven was appreciative of his big brother’s help.

a. thankful b. critical c. ungrateful d. bothered
28. We can accomplish the difficult task with hard work and determination.
a. humor b. speed c. purpose d. fear
29. Jasmine was distraught until her lost MP3 player was returned.
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62. The author dedicated the book to all the students at King School.
a. wrote b. devoted c. read aloud d. mailed
63. Mackenzie enjoys using the computer to correspond with her friends.
a. spy b. work c. play d. communicate
64. The club’s fundraising plan evolved from one member’s casual comment.
a. turned b. discouraged c. developed d. ended
65. The president received an ovation when he stepped up to the microphone.

a. army b. applause c. invitation d. shock
66. A skunk protects itself with its abominable odor.

a. offensive b. fragrant c. delightful d. strong
67. A submissive dog is easily trained.

a. mean b. friendly c. large d. obedient
68. When his friends knocked, Gabriel hurried to conceal the dirty dishes.
a. scrub b. hide c. throw away d. show off
69. Waves caused by a hurricane can be even more destructive than the wind.
a. beautiful b. powerful c. creative d. damaging
70. Beavers gnaw on trees until they fall.

a. scrape b. kick c. chew d. break
71. The accident was caused by a negligent worker.

a. well-trained b. tired c. careless d. serious
72. The principal promised to consider the new rule.

a. think about b. carry out c. enforce d. overturn
73. The accountant was able to swindle her trusting business partners.
a. praise b. leave c. work for d. cheat
74. Each class sent a delegate to the school meeting.

a. gathering b. representative c. vote d. speaker
75. Jared made a gruesome mask to wear in the play.

a. gorgeous b. frightening c. new d. artistic
76. The graph showed a gradual increase in grocery prices.

a. large b. expected c. slow d. sudden
77. During World War II, some countries remained neutral.

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78. The new student seemed timid until we got to know her.
a. nasty b. shy c. unhappy d. intelligent
79. Technical books about computers are often difficult to understand.

a. simple b. long c. scientific d. expensive
80. His father warned Sean not to trifle with his little brother’s feelings.
a. wrestle b. treat carelessly c. discuss d. argue with
81. Sophia needs time to recuperate from the accident, but she will be fine.
a. get sick b. sleep c. get well d. run
82. The colonists decided it was time to rebel against the unfair government.
a. reject authority b. obey authority c. celebrate d. pay taxes
83. In solving the conflict, Hailey displayed a real talent for persuasion.
a. giving speeches b. writing essays c. convincing d. fighting
84. Our new neighbor’s jovial smile gave us a clue to his personality.
a. sinister b. nervous c. shy d. merry
85. Our class wrote a letter about the problem to the town council.
a. mayor b. city hall c. treasurer d. board of
advisors
86. We didn’t realize that the window was ajar until we felt a cold draft.
a. broken b. dirty c. open d. locked
87. No matter what we did, we could not make the poster adhere to the wall.
a. cling b. fall off c. look good d. draw
88. When the electricity shut down, the emergency generator saved the day.
a. employee b. director c. power supply d. rescue team
89. The geologist who explored the sea valley brought up some rare specimens.
a. submarine b. animal scientist c. rock scientist d. mapmaker
90. Luis was voted the best scholar in the class.

a. artist b. athlete c. teacher d. student
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WO R D LI ST WO R D STU DY
Read each word using the pronunciation Suffixes

key.
The suffix -ful means “full of.”
abominable (ə bom´ ə nə bəl)
angle (aŋ´ gəl) careful (kâr´ fəl) (adj.) full of care or
athlete (ath´ lēt) concern
calorie (kal´ ə rē) graceful (grās´ fəl) (adj.) having grace
congregate (koŋ´ gri gāt) peaceful (pēs´ fəl) (adj.) full of peace; quiet
denounce (di nouns´) powerful (pou´ ər fəl) (adj.) full of power
disbelief (dis bi lēf´) successful (sək ses´ fəl) (adj.) having success
elusive (i loo − ´ siv) thoughtful (thôt´ fəl) (adj.) full of thought;
explosion (ik splō´ zhən) thinking
feud (fyoo − d)
granite (gran´ it)
illicit (i lis´ it)
judicious (joo − dish´ əs)
mischievous (mis´ chə vəs)
parody (pâr´ ə dē)
pupil (pyoo − ´ pəl)
reveal (ri vēl´)
slogan (slō´ gən)
tendon (ten´ dən)
vibrate (vı̄´ brāt)
Challenge Words
adjacent (ə jā´ sənt)
customary (kus´ tə mâr ē)
fickle (fik´ əl)
legacy (le´ gə sē)
proficient (prə fish´ ənt)
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WO R DS I N CO NTE X T
Read each sentence below to figure out the meaning of the word in bold. Use reasoning
skills and the remainder of the sentence to help you. Write the meaning of the word on
the line.
1. Emily, a natural athlete, ran every day to prepare for the marathon.
2. The detective uncovered the criminal’s illicit activities and arrested him.
3. The sudden explosion at the factory blew out the windows and doors.
4. Where will we congregate before the concert so we can go in together?
5. Did Jacob reveal his identity before the masquerade party?
6. The courthouse steps are made of granite taken from an Alabama rock quarry.
7. When hiking in the desert, a careful and judicious use of water is necessary.
8. Can we settle our disagreement now instead of turning it into a long family feud?
9. My mischievous sister played a practical joke on Anna.
10. I need a good, catchy slogan to write on my campaign posters.

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WO R D M E AN I N G S
Word Learning
Within each group, study the spelling, part(s) of speech, and meaning(s) of each word.
Complete each sentence by writing the word on the line. Then read the sentence.
1. abominable (adj.) 1. offensive; 2. unpleasant
Can someone stop that screaming child’s behavior?
2. angle (n.) the space between two surfaces or lines that meet; (v.) to bend at an angle
Each corner of a square is a right .
If you the ladder more toward the house, it will reach
the roof.
3. athlete (n.) a person trained or skilled in a sport

Who do you think is baseball’s best ?
4. calorie (n.) a unit used to measure the energy supplied by food

That diet drink claims to have only one .
5. congregate (v.) to group together into a crowd

The early students always at the school’s entrance.
6. denounce (v.) to strongly speak out against someone or something

Our committee will appear before Congress to
violence on TV.
7. disbelief (n.) reluctance or refusal to believe

“Are you telling me you saw a flying saucer?” Julia said in .
8. elusive (adj.) difficult to describe or understand

Some say there’s an fragrance around the old,
abandoned factory.
9. explosion (n.) 1. a loud blast; 2. a blowing up

Smoking rubble was all that remained after the .
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10. feud (n.) 1. an extended and bitter quarrel between families; 2. an extreme hatred
between people or groups; (v.) to carry on a violent quarrel over an extended period
of time
The over land continued for generations.
Do you think the sisters will over possession of the
computer?
11. granite (n.) a hard rock, usually pink or gray, used for building
The new park statue is made of taken from these hills.
12. illicit (adj.) 1. unauthorized; 2. unlawful; 3. illegal

Security cameras recorded the activity of the managers.
13. judicious (adj.) 1. sensible; 2. wise; 3. having or using good judgment

The mayor’s actions avoided an embarrassing mistake.
14. mischievous (adj.) 1. causing mischief; naughty; 2. harmful; 3. prankish

The court jester’s deeds did not please the king.
15. parody (n.) a comical interpretation of a musical or literary work

Benjamin’s of that song got us all laughing.
16. pupil (n.) the area that is black in the center of the eye
Those eyedrops caused Seth’s to enlarge.
17. reveal (v.) 1. to make known; 2. to disclose; 3. to publicize or broadcast

Bailey will the $10,000 winner during the football game.
18. slogan (n.) an attention-getting word or phrase used by a business, political party, or
group
Help me come up with a catchy for our charity.
19. tendon (n.) a strong band of tissue in the body that joins muscle to bone
The pitcher pulled a leg and won’t be playing today.
20. vibrate (v.) to move quickly back and forth
We could feel the roller coaster shake and as we rounded

the curve.
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Use Your Vocabulary
Choose the word from the Word List that best completes each sentence. Write the word
on the line. You may use the plural form of nouns and the past tense of verbs if necessary.
This morning, as I was eating a low-fat breakfast 1.

of 70 1 , my father 2 his special, secret plan.
At first he gave only 3 hints that we didn’t 2.
understand. “I have made a wise, 4 decision that
I think you will like,” Dad claimed. “To avoid the 3.
yearly 5 over our vacation plans, I have already
made the arrangements.” 4.
My sister and I looked at each other in 6 .
5.
Usually, we discussed plans as a family. “Before
you 7 the plans, listen first and see if you can
6.
guess our plan,” Dad said. “I have not used our
vacation money in any wrongful or 8 way,” he 7.
said. “To begin, we will all 9 at a large building
made of gray 10 just outside our city. We will 8.
walk long distances in this building, so we’ll need
to stretch our leg 11 like a(n) 12 to get into 9.
good, physical shape.
“Outside the building are straight roadways 10.
that form 13 . The vehicles on these roadways
usually 14 and shake as they take off, but our 11.
takeoff will be gentle and nearly silent. We’ll
be in our own Friendly Skies, to quote a well- 12.
known 15 .” He sang a quick, funny 16 of the
13.
song “Up, up and away in my beautiful balloon.”
“It sounds like a(n) 17 beginning to our 14.
vacation,” my sister groaned.
“Dad, stop your 18 teasing!” I said. “You’re 15.
talking about the airport.”
The 19 of my sister’s eyes grew larger as she 16.
realized that there might be more to this vacation
than she thought. “Yes,” said Dad. “We’re going 17.
to the airport for a journey in a hot air balloon.”
The silence in the room was like the silence that 18.
follows a loud 20 . Then we cheered.
19.
20.
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SYN O NYM S
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meanings.
Part 1 Choose the word from the box that is the best synonym for each group of words.
Write the word on the line.
athlete explosion congregate feud

reveal illicit disbelief judicious
1. tell, announce, expose, unveil
2. criminal, wrong, outside the law
3. assemble, collect, draw together
4. dispute, fight; argue, battle
5. eruption, outburst, discharge
6. sound, rational, reasonable
7. doubt, suspicion
8. someone trained in sports, a physically fit person
Part 2 Replace the underlined word(s) with a word from the box that means the same or
almost the same. Write your answer on the line.
mischievous abominable slogan parodies

vibrate elusive denounce
9. Gavin’s silent, hard-to-understand brother never eats with the family.
10. That tricky squirrel got into the bird feeder once again.
11. Travis pulled over when the steering wheel began to shake.
12. Diana expected the boys to be horrible dancers, but they weren’t.
13. Choose your words carefully when you speak against your campaign opponent’s
viewpoint.
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14. The comedy was a funny version of several different summer movies.
15. Brett can’t get that car dealer’s saying out of his head.
ANTO NYM S
Antonyms are words that have opposite or nearly opposite meanings.

Part 1 Choose the word from the box that is the antonym for each group of words.
judicious vibrate elusive denounce congregate
1. disperse, leave, scatter
2. clear, well known, easy to define
3. praise, support, approve
4. silly, foolish, senseless
5. still, motionless, at rest
Vocabulary in Action
Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson was a husband, soldier, and civil
rights activist. He was also an excellent athlete who ran track
and played baseball, basketball, and football in college. On April
15, 1947, he became more than a great athlete. That day, Jackie
Robinson became the first African American to play for a Major
League Baseball team. When Robinson put on his #42 Brooklyn
Dodgers uniform and stepped onto the field, he ended 80 years of
baseball segregation. Today, Americans celebrate April 15 as Jackie
Robinson Day to honor the athlete whose courage and tenacity
helped end the shameful practice of segregation in baseball.
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Part 2 Replace the underlined word(s) with a word from the box that means the
opposite or almost the opposite. Write your answer on the line.
disbelief abominable illicit reveal feud
6. “Look! I got an A on my reading test,” Erika said with confidence.
7. The twins get along well all the time, and this astonishes their parents.
8. Edgar sent me the most attractive orange skirt I have ever seen.
9. In some states, burning autumn leaves is legal.
10. The news reporter plans to conceal harmful information.
WO R D STU DY
Suffixes Write the word from the box that has the same meaning as the first word(s)
and the suffix -ful.
powerful graceful peaceful

successful careful thoughtful
1. concern + ful
2. quiet + ful
3. idea + ful
4. beauty of movement + ful
5. strength + ful
6. fortune + ful
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Word Learning—Challenge!
Study the spelling, part of speech, and meaning(s) of each word. Complete each
sentence by writing the word on the line. Then read the sentence.
1. adjacent (adj.) 1. having a common border; 2. directly preceding or following
Room 201 and Room 202 are rooms.
2. customary (adj.) commonly practiced or used

Every morning I eat my bowl of cereal and fruit.
3. fickle (adj.) 1. easily gives in to change; 2. lacks consistency

I seem to have friends who change their minds all
the time.
4. legacy (n.) something received from an ancestor

My love for African history is part of the of my
Great-Uncle Martin.
5. proficient (adj.) having competence and skill in a specific area

Desiree is a basketball player.
Use Your Vocabulary—Challenge!

The Search An ancestor of yours has left a large trunk buried somewhere. You find
a map, follow it, and uncover the trunk. On a separate sheet of paper, write for a
magazine an account of your search. Use the Challenge Words above. Be sure to tell
where you went and what you found when the trunk was finally opened.
The Hatfields and the McCoys endured one of the worst feuds in
American history. The feud between the two warring families occurred
from 1878 to 1891 along the Tug Fork River in the West Virginia-
Kentucky backcountry. Most of the McCoy family lived on the Kentucky
side of the river, while the Hatfields lived mostly on the West Virginia
side. Through the course of the feud, several brutal acts—including
murder—were committed by members of both families. Many believe the
rivalry began when a member of the Hatfield family married a McCoy.
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FU N W ITH WO R DS
Unscramble the letters to form vocabulary words from this chapter. Write the word on
the line. Then use the word in a sentence.
1. elabinboam
2. citilli
3. ceategrong
4. lahette
5. nosepliox
6. naglos
7. laeiroc
8. learve
9. bratvei
10. esevilu
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WO R D LI ST WO R D STU DY
Read each word using the pronunciation Prefixes

key.
The prefix dis- means “not” or “the
abstain (ab stān´) absence of.”
annex (an´ eks)
candidate (kan´ də dāt) disadvantage (dis əd van´ tij) (n.) lack of
commit (kə mit´) advantage
consequence (kon´ sə kwens) disagree (dis ə grē´) (v.) to not agree
constellation (kon stə lā´ shən) discomfort (dis kum´ fərt) (n.) lack of
depict (di pikt´) comfort
discontent (dis kən tent´) discontinue (dis kən tin´ yü) (v.) to stop; to
emigrate (em´ i grāt) not continue
fierce (fērs) disgrace (dis grās´) (n.) loss of honor
grovel (grov´ əl) disobey (dis ə bā´) (v.) to not conform; to
impact (im´ pakt) not follow commands
juvenile (jo−o və nı̄l)
misfit (mis´ fit)
perch (pərch)
qualm (kwäm)
smolder (smōl´ dər)
tedious (tē´ dē əs)
tension (ten´ shən)
vital (vı̄t´ əl)
Challenge Words
alliance (ə lı̄´ əns)
fluster (flus´ tər)
infamous (in´ fə məs)
misdemeanor (mis də mē´ nər)
turmoil (tər´ moil)
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WO R DS I N CO NTE X T
Read each sentence below to figure out the meaning of the word in bold. Use reasoning
skills and the remainder of the sentence to help you. Write the meaning of the word on
the line.
1. Is Michael going to be a candidate in our school election?
2. The head-on impact crumpled the bumpers and hoods of both cars.
3. Because of a knee injury, Hannah must abstain from jogging for one year.
4. When did your ancestors emigrate from Japan to the United States?
5. Vultures often perch in treetops as they watch for prey.
6. The astronomer pointed out the constellation of Orion in the night sky.
7. The weather forecaster warned of the hurricane’s fierce winds.
8. My four-year-old brother made a beeline to the library’s collection of

juvenile books.
9. It’s hard to choose when I have qualms about both summer camps.
10. Is it wise to let the campfire smolder after we’ve gone to bed?
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WO R D M E AN I N G S
Word Learning
Study the spelling, part(s) of speech, and meaning(s) of each word. Complete each
sentence by writing the word on the line. Then read the sentence.
1. abstain (v.) to do without
The doctor told Haley to from all dairy products until she
feels better.
2. annex (n.) 1. a part that is added; 2. an added part to a building

Mr. Lee’s office is located next door, in our building’s new .
3. candidate (n.) a person who desires to be elected to some office or honor

The presidential will visit our school before the election.
4. commit (v.) 1. to involve or pledge oneself; 2. to be bound to do

The project leader wanted to hire only people who could to
the full two weeks.
5. consequence (n.) a result of one’s actions

As a of spending all day indoors, we missed the lovely
weather.
6. constellation (n.) a grouping of stars that form a pattern

Luke can name all the stars in his favorite .
7. depict (v.) to portray by picture or word

The artist found a way to honesty and grace in the portrait
of Makayla.
8. discontent (adj.) 1. unhappy; 2. displeased; 3. dissatisfied; (n.) unhappiness

or dissatisfaction
The workers were with their low wages.
The of the workers could lead to a bitter strike.
9. emigrate (v.) to move from one’s own country to live in another

Who will be the next to from Russia to Turkey?
10. fierce (adj.) 1. intense; 2. wild; 3. furious

The look of the lionfish scares away predators.
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11. grovel (v.) 1. to creep at someone’s feet; 2. to humble oneself
Maxwell and Zoe when they want more allowance money
from their parents.
12. impact (n.) 1. a collision of one thing against another; 2. a striking

The of the huge tree hitting the ground shook the
entire forest.
13. juvenile (n.) a young person; (adj.) of or for children

Here is a book about travel suitable for a to read.
Playing practical jokes is behavior.
14. misfit (n.) a person who is not suited for a particular job or group
Being all thumbs, I was a in wood shop class.
15. perch (v.) to rest or settle in a high place or on an insecure surface

With our binoculars we watched an eagle swoop in and in
a tall tree.
16. qualm (n.) a sudden uneasiness or doubtfulness of the mind

Nicolas has no about asking for help when he needs it.
17. smolder (v.) to burn and smoke without flame

You can put the fire out now or allow it to for a while.
18. tedious (adj.) 1. boring; 2. tiring

Riley took over the job of sewing on each button.
19. tension (n.) 1. the stress that results from stretching; 2. a strain
The sail went up as we increased the on the ropes.
20. vital (adj.) 1. essential; 2. critical

Abby’s leadership and good sense make her a part of
our team.
Notable Quotes
“The ability to think straight, some knowledge of the past, some vision of the
future, some urge to fit that service into the well-being of the community—
these are the most vital things that education must try to produce.”
—Virginia Gildersleeve (1877–1965), academic, U.S. delegate to
United Nations Charter Conference
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Use Your Vocabulary
Choose the word from the Word List that best completes each sentence. Write the word on
the line. You may use the plural form of nouns and the past tense of verbs if necessary.
Our neighbors 1 to the United States from 1.

another country. They were 2 with the living
conditions in their native country and were 3 2.
in their determination to find a better life. Even
today, they tell stories that 4 how difficult 3.
life in their country was. They remember that if
homes caught on fire, families could only watch 4.
the remains 5 because often there was no
5.
water. Armed soldiers would 6 on rooftops just
to show who was in control. Citizens had to 7 6.
from criticizing their government, or they would
face harsh 8 . Political 9 caused neighbors to 7.
quarrel and accuse each other.
The long and 10 process to get permission to 8.
leave could take years. Sometimes the only way to
get permission was to 11 and beg. Volunteers 12 9.
much of their time to help families become 13
for emigration. Those who wanted to leave would 10.
first live with several other people in a small 14
attached to the village church. 11.
Even after our neighbors received permission
12.
to emigrate, they had 15 about their decision.
It was hard to leave family and friends behind.
13.
They were comforted by gazing at the stars in the
night sky, knowing they would see the same 16 14.
in their new country. When it came time to
leave, each person could only pack a few 17 15.
items. The 18 of two ways of life colliding made
it difficult for our neighbors to adjust at first. 16.
Sometimes they felt like 19 because they didn’t
speak English. The elderly members of the family 17.
had the most difficulty getting used to things,
but the 20 members felt at home in just a few 18.
months.
19.
20.
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SYN O NYM S
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meanings.
Part 1 Choose the word from the box that is the best synonym for each group of words.
fierce abstain discontent consequence

commit vital qualm tedious
1. untamed, cruel, extreme
2. bind, obligate
3. dull, humdrum, uninteresting
4. avoid, give up, not use
5. important, necessary, required
6. outcome, effect, product
7. worry, misgiving, dread
8. sadness, restlessness; troubled
Part 2 Replace the underlined word with a word from the box that means the same or
almost the same. Write your answer on the line.
perch impact depict juvenile

annex emigrate tension
9. The expansion will house 16 new offices for extra staff members.
10. There’s a ledge in the henhouse where the hens can roost.
11. A promise of a better life causes many families to relocate to new places.
12. The smashing of the logs at the bottom of the slide sent up a big spray of water.
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13. How would you characterize Martina’s skill on the soccer field?
14. Kids in trouble appear in youth court.
15. You need to increase the tightness on the strings to tune your guitar.
ANTO NYM S
Antonyms are words that have opposite or nearly opposite meanings.

Part 1 Choose the word from the box that is the best antonym for each group of words.
fierce abstain qualm
misfit tension juvenile
1. older person; relating to adults
2. person who is accepted
3. calm, meek, mild, tame
4. take part in something
5. lack of stress, relaxation
6. lack of doubt, security
Part 2 Replace the underlined word(s) with a word from the box that means the
opposite or almost the opposite. Write your answer on the line.
smolder discontent emigrate vital tedious
7. The political troubles influenced the man’s decision to stay in one place.
8. The diplomat was unaware that he presented useless information.

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9. Don’t you agree that the TV show on the life cycle of the aphid is interesting?
10. The paper in the wastebasket began to blaze.
11. The bright color of these walls adds to my pleasure.
WO R D STU DY
Prefixes Write the word from the box that has the prefix dis- and the same meaning
as the next word(s) that follow.
disobey disagree discomfort

disadvantage disgrace discontinue
1. dis + favorable
2. dis + get along
3. dis + do as told
4. dis + freedom from strain
5. dis + go on with
6. dis + charm
As with many words beginning with dis-, one can
determine the meaning of discontent by thinking
about the opposite of the word that follows the prefix.
Since the word content means “satisfied” or “happy,” it
makes sense that discontent means “unhappy.”
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CHALLE N G E WO R DS
Word Learning—Challenge!
Study the spelling, part of speech, and meaning of each word. Complete each sentence
by writing the word on the line. Then read the sentence.
1. alliance (n.) bond or connection between countries, parties, or persons
Kyra and Adrianna formed an to beat Marissa in the game.
2. fluster (v.) to make very confused and bothered

Driving and parking a car Drake so much that he takes the
train.
3. infamous (adj.) having a bad reputation

The outlaw Elena James is not welcome in this town.
4. misdemeanor (n.) less serious crime than a felony

Parking illegally is a , while kidnapping is a felony.
5. turmoil (n.) the condition of extreme confusion or agitation

The swarm of angry bees caused a great at the picnic.
Use Your Vocabulary—Challenge!

A Strange Planet You are a space traveler. You and your crew have just landed on
a planet inhabited by people whose language and customs are strange to you. On a
separate sheet of paper, write a diary entry describing your first day on this planet.
Use the Challenge Words above. Describe the landscape and people. Tell about any
difficulties you encountered.
The word emigrate is often confused with its homophone—
immigrate. Emigrate means “to leave one’s place of residency and
live in another place.” For example: She emigrated from Canada
to the United States. The word immigrate, on the other hand,
means “to enter a new a place and become established there.”
For example: She immigrated to the United States from Canada
in 1917.
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FU N W ITH WO R DS
It is the year 2029. Your pen pal Malpropo, who lives on Excellon 12, has sent you
a message on the interspace network. Malpropo’s English is not perfect, so you need
to figure out the message in a few places. Cross out the words that are incorrect and
replace them with the correct vocabulary words from this chapter.
Greetings, friend!
I have great news. Last week I discovered a new
conversation of 13 stars. I wish I could depress for you
the way it looks in our sky. I’m so happy now. I feel that
all my bad feelings of discount are gone. I no longer think
of myself as a mister in my group. In fact, Darnag told me
I am a vitamin part of the project. I have decided not to
emerald to Excellon 13, but I would like to visit you on
Earth. Write soon.
Your friend,
Malpropo
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Teacher Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Vocabulary in Action is the premier vocabulary development program that

Researchers and educators agree that vocabulary development is essential

• Words that were researched and selected specifically for frequency,

• Intentional, direct instruction focused on words and their meanings,

• Repeated word appearance in a variety of contexts for extensive

• Application of new vocabulary skills through practice exercises,

Each Student Book includes CHAPTER

• Research-based Word Lists selected for frequency,

occurrence, and relevance to assessment concern fəl) (adj.) full

• One Hundred or More Related Words including

synonyms and antonyms

• Word Pronunciations, Meanings, and

• At Least a Dozen Activities per Chapter, including

• Challenge Words and Activities WOR D

• Fun with Words activities for additional practice

• Test-Taking Tips section covering test-taking skills,

including classic roots, prefixes, and suffixes

• Special Features for etymology, mnemonic devices,

historical facts, word trivia, and word origin

• Notable Quotes that show words in context

• Chapter Review Assessments for multiple chapters

• Program Posttest to determine overall growth

Total Vocabulary Word Count by Level

Each Teacher Guide includes SY N O

• Annotated Guide similar to the student book for

• Additional Games and Activities for a variety of 3. assem tside th

groupings, learning styles, multiple intelligences,

and levels of proficiency in English

• Suggestions for Guided and Independent Practice

• Academic Language Practice with games and 10. Th ther ne

activities, including work with classic roots

• Icons for easy identification

• Pretests and Reviews

• Word Lists and Definitions

Cumulative Review 1–15

Pretest a. black center of the eye

Ch. 14 9. Tiffany learned nautical terms while working on a cruise ship.

Ch. 10 12. A cold shower will really invigorate you.

How to Implement This Program

Work Through the Chapters

2. Chapter pages: Based on students’ confidence and ability, assign students

3. Reteaching/additional practice: Monitor student progress on a regular

4. Standardized test preparation: At least one month prior to standardized

5. Chapter reviews: After completing every three chapters, administer the

6. Assessment: Have students complete a formal assessment after each chapter.

Sample Yearly Plan for Level F

Week Student Book Related Activities

2. Samuel thought a Saturday job would be a judicious use of his time.

4. Washing dishes is a tedious chore.

5. Taking shorter showers conserves water.

8. Lying by the warm fire, Robert gave a sigh of contentment.

9. Swimming across the lake takes a great deal of stamina.

a. desire b. promise c. duty d. invitation

16. Bad-smelling gaseous clouds poured out of the factory’s smokestack.

19. The new police cadets pledged to uphold the law.

20. The room was at the end of a long, dark corridor.