Vocab Workshop Level Blue Unit 8 Completing 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.

• demolish

• feat

• alternated

• strive

• observant

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

• demolish

• feat

• alternated

• strive

• observant

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

• demolish

• feat

• alternated

• strive

• observant

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

• demolish

• feat

• alternated

• strive

• observant

Luckily, a(n) ___________ worker spotted a mistake in the building plans before it caused a delay, and the house was finished on time. The worker was rewarded

for his attention and diligence.

• demolish

• feat

• alternated

• strive

• observant

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

• mature

• enforce

• hearty

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

• mature

• enforces

• hearty

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

• mature

• enforces

• hearty

The _______________ election in September decided which candidates would run for state assembly in the general election in November. In the Democratic race, two politicians challenged the two-term assemblyman for a place on the ballot.

• primary

• energetic

• verdict

• resign

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

• primary

• energetic

• verdict

• resign