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Check (a / ) the sentence with the bolded word that makes better
sense.

1 . __ a. We learned about grammar in astronomy class.
b. Do not interfere when I am working.
2 __ a. It was very kind of him to spite his sister.
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b. Which shelf should I put this on?

3 __ a. Do you have a shelf in your yard?
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b. In astronomy class, I learned about the Solar System.

4 . __ a. He drank all the milk in the fridge to spite me.
b. Mrs. Joyner is a strict principal, but she is actually very nice.
5 . __ a. The loud music interferes with my concentration.
b. It is against his principals to be dishonest.

Exercise 3

Choose the word that is a better fit for each sentence.

l. chemistry / despite
Oil and water do not have a good together.
We should go. the weather.

2 admission / exhibit
I wanted to see the bird. at the zoo.
My daughter has gained .to an Ivy League university.

3. geography / dinosaur
I wish I could see a real
I learned about a South American country in my____ book.
4. gentle / lightly
Be very_______________ with the old dishes.
______________ push the dirt in around the flowers.
5. genius / fame
I don’t know if I would enjoy.
My son is a _______________ .

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