Question

for 5 through 12, read the passage. for each numbered blank, there is a list of words with the same number. choose the word from each list that best completes the meaning of the passage. the blackfoot have a _(5)_ that tells how horses came to the tribe. the tribe decided to _(6)_ a deaf orphan who seemed slow and _(7)_. for years, he lived a _(8)_ life. when his _(9)_ deafness went away, a kind chief decided to _(10)_ the ban. the grateful boy looked for a way to thank the chief. one day, an unusual boy offered to take him into a lake for an adventure. the brave orphan dove in and was amazed to find that his breathing was _(11)_ underwater. there, he received a magical belt and many horses. he took these gifts to the chief to _(12)_ to the tribe. 5. a myth b blunder c veteran d scuffle 6. f reject g scuffle h blunder j distribute 7. a temporary b continuous c veteran d fragile 9. a veteran b temporary c solitary d fragile 10. f scuffle g blunder h document j cancel 11. a veteran b continuous c solitary d fragile

Explanation:

Based on context - myth for story, distribute for taking in orphan etc. Words chosen fit passage meaning.

Answer:

1. A. myth
2. J. distribute
3. D. fragile
4. C. solitary
5. B. temporary
6. J. cancel
7. B. continuous
8. (No options for 12 provided)