504 Essential Words slide 29, Lesson 8, slide 31 Fill in the Blanks, Matching

Fill in the Blanks
Place one of the new words in each of the blanks below.

1. Most people agreed that he was weird a looking man because of the long red beard.
2. Chuck’s reason for quitting his job was valid ; he was not being paid.
3. The answer to the question was so obvious that everyone knew it.
4. The mediocre tennis player would never make the Olympic squad.
5. She was reluctant to take on any more responsibilities at work.
6. People often tend to exaggerate stories they hear.
7. The bank is kept under very tight security.
8. Because the box was so bulky it took two men to lift it.
9. Even though he was not a professional, the amateur photographer entered the contest.
10. A wide variety of shows is playing at the concert hall.
11. Mrs. Meyers is prominent a member of the staff.
12. We all hoped that the small boat would survive the storm.

Matching
Match the 12 new words in Column I with the definitions in Column II.

1. f
2. d
3. h
4. g
5. j
6. a
7. l
8. b
9. k
10. i
11. e
12. c