Question

activity 3: fill - in - the - blank scenarios
directions: fill in the blanks using the correct vocabulary word to complete each scenario. then, explain why that vocabulary word fits best based on context clues provided in the scenario. you may have to change the form of the word (ex: go, going, gone).
for example:
every single day, bryan wakes up at 5 oclock in the morning to take a 10 - mile jog. then, he goes to the gym to lift weights. afterwards, he does 20 laps in the pool. and this is before he goes to practice with the team every afternoon!
bryan is ____ about training because ____.
my answer my reason
relentless he is extremely dedicated and exercises all of the time. he runs 10 miles, lifts weights, swims, and attends practice every day.
annihilation benevolence civilized congregation convert derision evangelist impotent obscure primitive

1. after learning about the teachings of a spiritual leader, nestor believed wholeheartedly. first, he told his mother about it. then he told all his brothers and sisters. finally, he was telling anyone who would listen to him.

nestor became a(n) ____ because ____.
my answer my reason
evangelist he believes in spiritual leaders and shows everyone about organized society.

1. while researching for her project, kimberly learned that many african nations had courts and justice systems, as well as tools and advanced architecture. these nations had rules for how women and children were to be treated.

these nations were ____ because ____.
my answer my reason
they have courts, justice systems

Explanation:

1. For scenario 1, the word "Evangelist" is correct because an evangelist is someone who actively spreads their religious/spiritual beliefs, which matches Nestor's behavior of telling everyone about the spiritual leader's teachings.
2. For scenario 2, the correct vocabulary word is "Civilized" because societies with formal justice systems, structured rules for treatment of people, advanced tools and architecture are defined as civilized, which aligns with the context clues provided.

Answer:

1. My Answer: Evangelist

My Reason: He wholeheartedly believed the spiritual leader's teachings and actively shared them with everyone who would listen.

1. My Answer: Civilized

My Reason: They had formal courts, justice systems, advanced tools/architecture, and structured rules for treating women and children, all markers of a civilized society.