Ch 4-6 Vocab OF Mice and Men part II

What sentence uses the word "belligerent" correctly?

• She was belligerent to the party.
• The belligerent cat purred softly.
• The soldier became belligerent when he was told to stand down.
• The belligerent student aced the exam.

What sentence uses "scudded" correctly?

• The scudded car raced down the street.
• The scudded book was a bestseller.
• The dark clouds scudded across the sky, signaling an impending storm.
• She scudded her way through the difficult exam.

What sentence uses "periscope" correctly?

• The periscope was used to bake a cake in the submarine kitchen.
• The periscope was a type of musical instrument played by the sailors.
• The periscope was a type of exotic bird found in the ocean.
• The submarine captain used the periscope to scan the horizon for enemy ships.

What sentence uses "earnest" correctly?

• She spoke with earnest sincerity about her beliefs.
• She laughed earnestly at the joke.
• The teacher gave an earnest assignment.
• He was earnestly waiting for the bus.

What sentence uses "bewilder" correctly?

• The teacher's explanation was clear and did not bewilder the students.
• The bewildered cat chased after the laser pointer.
• The complex directions bewildered the hikers as they tried to find their way back to the campsite.
• The chef's delicious meal bewildered the taste buds of the diners.

What sentence uses "writhe" correctly?

• The wind made the trees writhe in the storm.
• He couldn't stop writhe about the upcoming exam.
• The snake began to writhe in pain after being stepped on.
• The flowers began to writhe in the sunlight.

What sentence uses "avert" correctly?

• Averting the crisis was her quick actions.
• The crisis was averted by her quick actions.
• She averted the crisis by acting quickly.
• She managed to avert the crisis by acting quickly.

What sentence uses "indignant" correctly?

• She was indignant about the way she was treated by her boss.
• He was indignant when he received a promotion at work.
• The cat looked indignant as it knocked over the vase.
• She felt indignant after winning the lottery.

What sentence uses "sullen" correctly?

• The sullen child laughed and played with his friends.
• She greeted him with a sullen smile.
• The dark clouds and lack of sunlight made the atmosphere sullen.
• The cheerful music put everyone in a sullen mood.

What sentence uses "aloof" correctly?

• The teacher was strict and aloof with the students.
• She was very friendly and aloof at the party.
• Despite being surrounded by people, she remained aloof and distant.
• He was always approachable and aloof with his coworkers.