Question

activity 2: fill-in-the-blank worksheet

word list
brevity | legacy
carnage | stringent
credence | temporize
equanimity | tenacious
incisive | verify

instructions: fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank.

1. the journalist’s ______ allowed the readers to quickly understand the complex issue.
2. despite the ______ in the aftermath of the battle, the medical team worked tirelessly.
3. her calmness and ______ helped the team stay focused during the crisis.
4. the investigator’s ______ questions got to the heart of the matter.
5. many people gave ______ to the theory because it came from a reliable source.

Explanation:

1.

We need a word that means being concise, so readers can quickly understand. "Brevity" means shortness of expression, fitting the context of a journalist's writing helping readers understand quickly.

After a battle, there is usually destruction or bloodshed. "Carnage" means the violent killing of a large number of people, which fits the aftermath of a battle context.

Along with calmness, we need a word for emotional stability. "Equanimity" means mental calmness and composure, matching the context of helping the team stay focused during a crisis.

Answer:

Brevity

2.