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ACtIVItY 1.2
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Vocabulary Practice
Use the definitions in the Vocabulary Preview or a dictionary to support your work.
Practice 1. Circle the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Vocabulary Preview Word
Words or Phrases to choose From
porch
stairway pantry covered entrance
merely
only not sometimes
chamber
basement bedroom box
tapping
soft knocking sound a loud boom quiet talk
flutter
fly look closely quick movement
rare
uncommon expensive many
Practice 2. Complete each sentence, paying attention to the bold vocabulary word. 1. Although she was weary from working so many hours, she
2. To mutter and to murmur both mean to speak .
Practice 3. Choose the vocabulary word that best fits the context of the sentence.
1. Magdala did not to volunteer for the class play.
2. The boy was so surprised by the gift of the expensive shoes that he could only a quiet “thank you” to his aunt.
3. Julio pressed his face against the glass so he could into the window.
4. Hearing songs about summertime always made her the idea of swimming at the beach.
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