Lesson/Unit 6 Check for Understanding

We hoped that the older sister's constant successes would not ___________ her younger sister's achievements, making her feel insignificant.

Answer explanation

The older sister is overshadowing her little sister with her success.

The ninth lap of this ten-lap race will be the ________ challenge.

Answer explanation

The ninth lap would be the second to last lap of the race.

The Winter Carnival is the big ________ celebration at our school

When you drive, do not ________ the speed limit.

Feeling in a _______ mood, the store owner gave his customers free samples of food.

Answer explanation

the owner was feeling generous

The _________ of this hill is too steep for a bicycle.

With fireworks, a concert, and crowds of happy, shouting people, there was a deafening ______ in the park.

Answer explanation

tumult means a commotion, all those things listed cause a lot of noise and commotion.

_________ is needed to complete a race like the Boston Marathon, which is 26.2 miles

Gymnasts must be very _______ to perform well on the uneven bars, balance beams, and floor exercise.

Answer explanation

gymnasts must have grace and be nimble, thus they must be agile.

Even though the plants are ugly, you should not ______ them.

Answer explanation

neglect means to not show care, to keep plants alive you cannot neglect them