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ACTIVITY 3.2
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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
strain
the sound of music money a type of food
bank
flowers a shallow hole a small hill
validity
being right or valuable showing fear beautiful
fancy
hate love sadness
notwithstanding
sitting down despite being right
abatement
showing strength a kind or type becoming weaker
Practice 2. Complete each sentence, paying attention to the bold vocabulary word. 1. Because she had such a strong appetite for bananas, she
ate three every day.
2. notwithstanding the miserable weather, the picnic was an enjoyable event for everyone who attended.
Practice 3. Circle the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. The validity/excess food from the banquet was boxed up to take to the local soup kitchen.
2. After the neighborhood complained about the loud noise from concerts, the city passed a noise bank/abatement law.
3. Jerome’s fancy/strain for Teesha kept him daydreaming about her.
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