Mob/Mot Words

Bill's boss was very happy with his work. Bill is no longer a waiter. He will the restaurant's new manager.

The boss will ___________ Bill.

• commotion

• demote

• promote

• mobilize

The preschoolers ran around the room yelling, jumping, and running.

The preschoolers were causing a _______________.

• commotion

• emotion

• locomotion

• immobile

The movie goers laughed, cried and got angry.

They experienced a lot of different ____________.

• commotion

• promote

• automobile

• emotions

The prisoner made a daring escape from jail. The prison guard could not catch him. The guard now has a desk job.

The prison guard's boss had to ______ him because of his poor performance.

• promote

• motor

• demote

• immobile

The broke down car sat by the side of the road.

The car was ___________.

• locomotion

• immobile

• automobile

• mobilize

The sergeant had his soldiers armed and ready for battle.

The sergeant will _________ the troops.

• promote

• demote

• unmotivated

• mobilize

The train left the station and headed towards the next stop.

The train is an example of ___________.

• locomotion

• promotion

• unmotivated

• commotion

Henry Ford invented the car so people didn't have to use horses and buggies.

Cars are an example of _________________.

• motors

• emotions

• mobilize

• automobiles

Sally didn't feel like doing her homework, so she took a nap on the couch.

Sally is feeling __________.

• demoted

• immobile

• unmotivated

• locomotion

The riding mower needed an oil change so it would work properly.

Oil helps the _________ do its work.

• promote

• motor

• automobile

• mobilize