Unfamiliar Words

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Linda and Sue were friends. The weather was glorious one Saturday, so they decided to spend the day at the beach.

• awful
• dark
• gloomy 
• beautiful

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Linda packed the towels, sunglasses, and volleyball while Sue prepared the drinks, sandwiches, and snacks.

• thought
• made 
• grabbed
• broke

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“Wait!” Sue said. Linda stopped the car and waited for Sue to run back into the house. Sue returned with her camera. “I can’t forget this,” she said. They started to back out of the driveway again. 

• kept
• walked
• came back
• stopped

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“Oh no!” said Linda. “What is the matter?” asked Sue. “I need to go back inside to find my snorkel and mask.” Linda replied.

• questioned
• said 
• left
• asked

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When Linda returned to the car with her snorkel and mask, Sue glanced up at the sky and saw the clouds growing dark.

• ignored
• talked
• brushed
• looked quickly

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Just then, they heard thunder rumble in the distance. Moments later, drops of rain fell on the car’s windshield. 

• roar
• speak
• think
• rain

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Both were disappointed that their plans had been spoiled. They decided to go inside to play cards and eat their lunch. “So much for a day at the beach!” said Linda. 

• better
• messed up
• at the beach
• gone well