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Write a word that is similar in meaning to the
underlined part.

1. The story about the police dog got to many people in town,
spr______

2. I was happy to sit and listen to music all night,
con________

3. The house will move back and forth if a strong wind blows,
sh______

4. I waited for the monster to come out of the cave,

ex____________
5. I didn’t want to talk to my sister, so I staved away from her.

av______

Check (V) the one that suits the blank naturally.

1. Before Kimberly sang,__________ .
a. the teacher reminded everyone to behave
b. she instructed the people to go to sleep

2. When we heard the loud sound,__________ .
a. I turned around out of habit
b. there was none left

3. The man told us to be quiet,__________ .
a. so I decided to stroll through town
b. so I knew it was not appropriate to talk

4. They asked us to wait,__________ .
a. so I felt concerned about them
b. so I had to be patient

5. I met a new friend yesterday, and__________ .
a. frequently I would sit and read
b. I shook his hand