Unit 8 Complete the sentence

The storm so badly damaged the house that it was unsafe to live in. The owner decided to _________ it and build a new one.

• feat

• alternate

• demolish

• strive

It was quite a ________ to tear down the house, clear the land, and build another house in only ten weeks.

• feat

• strive

• verdict

Two crews ______ in the building work. When one finished, the other began, so that construction wen ton from break of day until after the sun went down.

• strived

• alternated

All of the workers were encouraged to ______ as hard as they could to finish the job ahead of schedule.

• observant

• strive

• hearty

Luckily, an _________ worker spotted a mistake in the building plans before it caused a delay, and the house was finished on time.

• energetic

• hearty

• observant

My sister says that responsibilities of a part-time job can help teens develop into more _______ individuals.

• mature

• hearty

The managers at Burger Barn, where she works after school, __________ three rules: be on time, be honest, and be polite.

• enforce

• verdict

• resign

As long as she follows those rules, the managers greet her each day with a cheerful smile and a ______ handshake.

• feat

• primary

• hearty

The _____ election in September decided which candidates would run for state assembly in the general election in November.

• primary

• energetic

• mature

All three candidates had the help of many young, __________ volunteers, who worked tirelessly to get out the vote.

• energetic

• alternate