Question

a. fill in the blanks
directions: read each sentence and choose the word that best fits the sentence.

1. some mistakes are so bad that they’re just not ________.
2. nancy was absolutely horrified when her doctor reported that she had gained 15 pounds in six months; it was a ________ increase, but it certainly amounted to a lot!
3. take probiotics daily to make yourself less ________ to illness.
4. there were only three people in the class of 1974 that did not get to ________ for one reason or another.
5. i always wear my neon green running jacket at night so that i am ________ to drivers and other runners.
6. the most ________ outcome for a new film is to do well in the box office and be nominated for many awards.
7. bill was bummed that his childhood radio flyer wagon had begun to ________ from being left out in the elements.
8. when planning a vacation, it is a good idea to have some activities in mind, but it is also important to be ________ to changes.
9. the neighborhood party this year is going to be a ________ dinner party, so we’ll have one course at each of the neighbors’ homes.
10. jean wanted to make sure she didn’t miss any of her personal training sessions for fear that she would ________ to her former (weaker) self.

degrade
gradual
graduate
progressive
regress
desirable
vulnerable
visible
flexible
reversible

b. true or false
directions: read each statement. if the bold word is used properly in the sentence, circle the t for true. if the bold word is used incorrectly in the sentence, circle the f for false.
t f 11. the acidic rain started to degrade the car’s paint.
t f 12. the gradual cow refused to come in from the fields.
t f 13. evie is a graduate of two different doctoral programs.
t f 14. dr. martin luther king, jr. was very progressive for his time.
t f 15. the teams stopped play for a regress, then continued play.
t f 16. the most desirable spot in a theater is the center of the back row.
t f 17. malcolm felt vulnerable after saying “i love you” to luisa for the first time.
t f 18. the scouts were totally visible despite hiding in their camouflage gear.
t f 19. her plans for the day were flexible except for a 3:00 appointment.
t f 20. she brushed her hair, did a reversible, then went down for breakfast.

Explanation:

Part A: Fill in the Blanks

1. Explanation for 1: The sentence means some mistakes are too bad to be undone or fixed. "Reversible" fits as it means capable of being reversed.

Answer:

for 1**: reversible

1. Explanation for 2: The weight gain was over six months, so it was slow/step - by - step. "Gradual" means happening slowly over time.