Question

bell ringer - vocab. sentences, english ii
read through each sentence. then, choose the vocabulary word from those listed below that best completes each. not all words will be used.
anomaly mocked flee apathy burden envious
1 the genetic ______ caused the mouse to have three legs instead of four.
2 he was accused of trying to ______ the scene of the accident
3 when ______ takes over the workplace, very little work gets done because people become uninterested in their jobs.
4 because marc was ______ of the winning team, he broke into the safe and smashed their trophy to smithereens.
5 the other children often ______ abe when he struggled to ride his bicycle, teasing him and calling him names.

Explanation:

1. An anomaly is something that deviates from what is normal or expected. A mouse with three legs is a genetic anomaly.
2. To flee means to run away from a place quickly. He was accused of trying to flee the accident scene.
3. Apathy is a lack of interest or concern. When apathy takes over at work, productivity drops.
4. Envious means feeling resentment towards someone because of their success or possessions. Marc was envious of the winning - team.
5. Mocked means to make fun of someone in a cruel or teasing way. The children mocked Abe for his difficulty riding a bike.

Answer:

1. Anomaly
2. Flee
3. Apathy
4. Envious
5. Mocked