Vocab and Sentence Practice

Front

That Christmas, the children were thrilled to see a __________ of presents under the tree.

Back

Surfeit

Front

Subject in: 'That Christmas, the children were thrilled to see a surfeit of presents under the tree.'

Back

Children

Front

Barry was known for his ________ with money, he always kept a ________ eye on the stock market.

Back

Acumen, Vigilant

Front

Type of sentence: Barry was known for his acumen with money; he kept a vigilant eye on the stock market.

Back

Compound

Front

Leah's shy ___________ nature, rich inner life filled with _________ dreams.

Back

Laconic, Quixotic

Front

Direct Object of: Despite her shy, laconic nature, Leah has a rich inner life filled with quixotic dreams.

Back

Life

Front

Good _________ with my brother, despite _________ arguments.

Back

Rapport, Sporadic

Front

Type of sentence: 'I've always had a good rapport with my brother, even though we have sporadic arguments.'

Back

Complex

Front

When I tried to _______ the mayor to build a new park, he became _________ and threw me out of his office.

Back

Exhort, Petulant

Front

Type of sentence: 'When I tried to exhort the mayor to build a new park, he became petulant and threw me out of his office.'

Back

Complex