Word of the Day – December 2014 Quiz #31 | |
Directions: Choose the best word to complete each sentence or question. Your options are in the box below:
1. It took years and years for scientists to find a __________ for the disease. 2. The mother’s __________ touch from her hand comforted the baby and helped him go to sleep. 3. Snow and ice will __________ when the air temperature goes above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. 4. The United States elects a president instead of a ___________ to govern the country 5. The owner of the company tries to keep his workers busy instead of allowing them to remain __________. 6. Edward bought a ring for his girlfriend at a __________ store. 7. Cindy takes a __________ instead of a shower because she likes to soak in the tub. 8. Most students at that school automatically __________ to the next grade, regardless of their test scores. 9. The __________ in her coat is a cotton and polyester blend. 10. Bertha was careful not to __________ anyone she works with when she sent out invitations to her party. 11. A good knowledge of __________ plants and animal species is necessary for anyone who manages a natural park reserve. 12. When the __________ on Ray’s tool box broke, all of his tools fell out. 13. Vanessa drove in the __________ direction of a storm that was approaching the area. 14. What’s the __________ between New York and Boston? 15. It’s going to take several months for John’s broken arm to __________.
Click here to go to the Word of the Day page. Answers: 1. cure; 2. gentle; 3. melt; 4. king; 5. idle; 6. jewelry; 7. bath; 8. advance; 9. fabric; 10. exclude; 11. native; 12. latch; | |
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