HW 17 Sum09
You have 45 minutes to complete this homework assignment.
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Students must be able to discern important information from _____ information to succeed on the SAT verbal sections.
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Although I am short on cash, I do not _____ lending you some for a good cause.
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Although she rarely makes mistakes, Heather endures Joe's unnecessary _____ everyday.
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The _____ student always finished his work on time, even studying ahead at times.
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The _____ during the storm left the entire crew shipwrecked on a deserted island.
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The _____ singer never seemed to be bothered by negative comments.
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The dilligent parents of the small family fought financial _____ in order to keep their family together.
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The old bridge fell into _____ after the roads near it were closed down.
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Witnessing the rebel's sloppy attempt at smoking cigarettes secretly behind the school building seemed to explain his harsh, _____ voice.
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While Amy wasn't concerned, Jim decided to report the _____ package they saw sitting on the subway platform.
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The rival companies purposely _____ each other discreetly through negative advertisement.
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The religious preacher urged his audience to _____ those around them.
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Although Harry seemed _____ at his grandfather's funeral, his eyes were actually red and swollen from crying.
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Although in intense pain, Lucy was calmed by the nurse's _____ gesture.
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The teacher would _____ her students to study for their vocabulary tests.
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The soldier was granted a _____ to recover from his battle wounds.
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After years of imprisonment, the criminal will _____ from the excruciating punishment of physical labor.
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Her poignant, _____ short film brought tears to many of the viewers' eyes.
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The company had to _____ Jake of his electricity because he failed to pay the bills.
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Danny is a _____ boy who likes to brag about his wealth and fame.
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While playing Oregon Trail, I had to force the virtual family to throw the _____ out of their wagon.
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His _____ appearance hindered him from acquiring a decent job.
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Alex was a(n) _____ student who studied late into the night and early in the morning.
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Although amused by the success of my prank, I was not _____ when my best friend got into trouble because of me.
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The experiment that required students to dissect certain animals during science class may _____ some.
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Before rushing out of the house, I did a _____ check to make sure doors and windows were locked.
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Despite her _____ appearance, Jackie could win against any boy at arm wrestling.
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The _____ spent more than her parents allowed per month on clothing, shoes, and accesories.
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My overly _____ puppy seemed to eat not only his meat and vegetables, but even shoes and chair legs.
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The great weather and fertile soil produced a _____ amount of crops this year.
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She possessed an _____ talent for painting, creating beautiful masterpieces starting from a young age.
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The evil fortune teller prophesized that the _____ will occur within the next twenty years.
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The police officers' ambush _____ the organization's attempt to rob the bank.
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The professor's _____ collection of books on the study of law proved useful when I had to study for the bar exam.
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When my family and I traveled to Paris, our personal tour guide distributed a(n) _____ to each of us before sightseeing.
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Bill Gates is the _____ of an entrepreneur who went from rags to riches.
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Little Tommy gave me a _____ look as I left him on his first day of school.
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The presidential candidate's racial _____ for his opponent offended thousands across the country.
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I enrolled in an _____ course in order to have a better understanding of phonetics and language.
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After basketball practice, John's _____ movements show how worn out he is.
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With the deadline approaching, Jen had to work with _____ to finish all of her work on time.
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The journalist was criticized for her tendency to _____ in her articles.
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Let us not _____ the situation and call each other mean names during the argument.
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The _____ actress wrote her first autobiography, describing the difficulties dealing with the overwhelming paparazzi.
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The _____ actress denied her adoring fans an autograph while she walked past them on the red carpet.
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Even amongst a huge crowd, Shaq is _____ from the others because of his height.
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The girl's _____ tactics at gaining popularity in her high school earned her the crown as Prom Queen.
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Jerry had _____ nightmares for a month after watching the gory horror movie.
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Unlike most dogs that curl up, my dog lies _____ in her corner when sleeping at night.
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The veteranian examined the _____ puppy for clear eyes and wet nose.