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ACTIVITY 2.2
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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 Word
Words or Phrases to choose From
whip
remove quickly to hide something to tease
leer
a loving look remove quickly an evil look
comparable
opposites alike different
flicker
leap explode move rapidly
tough
soft and delicious hard to chew enormous
knickers
underwear to remove quickly an evil look
Practice 2. Complete each sentence, paying attention to the bold vocabulary word. 1. He came across a box of his baby pictures he had never seen; therefore, he
2. Because her new puppy kept yelping in the backyard, she
Practice 3. Read the following sentences and decide if the sentence has used the bold vocabulary word correctly. If the sentence is accurate, write TRUE. If the word is used incorrectly, write FALSE and explain what makes it false. The first one has been done for you.
False The soft, buttery biscuit that fell on the floor was too tough for the dog to eat. 1. A bicycle and a motorcycle are comparable in how fast they can go.
2. A lightbulb that flickers usually means it is about to go out. 3. The student thought her A+ in biology was a decent grade.
150 SpringBoard® English Language Development grade 7
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