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WordlyWise Lesson 4

• Read the following sentences in order to identify which vocabulary word would best

complete the sentence.

• Use the additional context clues to predict the definition of the word.

WordlyWise Lesson 4Fill-in-the-Blank

1. In today’s consumer economy, which values greed and material possessions, people try to __________ more and more things, even if they don’t need them.


1. In today’s consumer economy, which values greed and material possessions, people try to __________ more and more things, even if they don’t need them. And if they cannot afford to buy those things, they may steal them.


2. Driving through the country, I sometimes see old barns or farmhouses that are so __________ that I’m surprised they’re still standing.


2. Driving through the country, I sometimes see old barns or farmhouses that are so __________ that I’m surprised they’re still standing. I often can’t help wondering if they are completely beyond repair.


3. When my father dies, I hope to __________ his antique pocket watch.


3. When my father dies, I hope to __________ his antique pocket watch. It’s been in our family for generations, passed down from father to son.


4. Before Ms. Herman sold her house, she wanted to __________ the bathroom to increase the market price.


4. Before Ms. Herman sold her house, she wanted to __________ the bathroom to increase the market price. Since it was the original bathroom from when the house was built, she figured it was time to update it.


5. Countries located on a __________ near the equator have warm, tropical climates.


5. Countries located on a __________ near the equator have warm, tropical climates. As you move farther north or south away from the equator, the climates become cooler.


6. Brothers and sisters often try to __________ each other to get on each other’s nerves.


6. Brothers and sisters often try to __________ each other to get on each other’s nerves. Spending so much time together can create tension or outright anger at times.


7. As a teacher, part of my job is to __________ children to make sure they do not harm themselves or others.


7. As a teacher, part of my job is to __________ children to make sure they do not harm themselves or others. As they get older, though, children become more responsible for themselves, and don’t need someone to look after them as much.


8. Teachers often __________ students if they don’t turn in their homework on time.


8. Teachers often __________ students if they don’t turn in their homework on time. But should they praise students for doing their homework on time if that’s what students are supposed to do?


9. It can be hard to __________ a straight face when students do silly things.


9. It can be hard to __________ a straight face when students do silly things. But if I do smile, or change my expression in any way, students may think I approve of their shenanigans.


10. Before his death, Michael Jackson’s __________ career had spanned decades and gained him fans around the world.


10. Before his death, Michael Jackson’s __________ career had spanned decades and gained him fans around the world. As a result, almost everyone knew who he was regardless of what type of music they listened to.


11. Growing up, my pen pal and I __________ for years, exchanging many letters.


11. Growing up, my pen pal and I __________ for years, exchanging many letters. But we have not communicated in years, losing touch long before our college years.


12. Although she may be __________ to admit it, my sister was once an awkward teenager with thick glasses and braces.


12. Although she may be __________ to admit it, my sister was once an awkward teenager with thick glasses and braces. She is embarrassed by pictures of herself at that age, so is reluctant to talk about that time in her life.


13. People remember 9/11 because it was such a tragic event, unlike the last time you got a paper cut, because in comparison, a paper cut is a minor __________.


13. People remember 9/11 because it was such a tragic event, unlike the last time you got a paper cut, because in comparison, a paper cut is a minor __________. A tragedy like 9/11 does help us put into perspective everyday events, no matter how devastating they seem when they happen.


14. My home library is __________ of many different types of books, from philosophy to poetry, and classic literature to comics.


14. My home library is __________ of many different types of books, from philosophy to poetry, and classic literature to comics. Although it is already made up of so many different genres, my library is constantly growing to include new interests.


15. Because I was a good student growing up, I thought I’d be a __________ teacher.


15. Because I was a good student growing up, I thought I’d be a __________ teacher. The true judge of my ability as a teacher, however, is my students’ performance.

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