Question

completing the sentence
choose the word from the box that best completes each item. then write the word on the line provided. (you may have to change the word’s ending.)
word box: alternate, demolish, energetic, enforce, feat, hearty, mature, observant, primary, resign, strive, verdict
raising a new house

• the storm so badly damaged the house that it was unsafe to live in. the owner decided to ____ it and build a new one.
• it was quite a(n) ____ to tear down the house, clear the land, and build another house in only ten weeks!
• two crews ____ in the building work. when one finished, the other began, so that construction went on from break of day until after the sun went down.
• all of the workers were encouraged to ____ as hard as they could to finish the job ahead of schedule.
• luckily, a(n) ____ worker spotted a mistake in the building plans before it caused a delay. the worker was rewarded for his attention and diligence.

an after - school job

• my sister says that the responsibilities of a part - time job can help teens develop into more ____ individuals.
• the managers at burger barn, where she works after school, ____ three rules: be on time, be honest, and be polite.
• as long as she follows those rules, the managers greet her each day with a cheerful smile and a ____ handshake.

to the polls!

• the ____ election in september decided which candidates would run for state assembly in the general election in november. in the democratic race, two politicians challenged the two - term assemblyman for a place on the ballot.
• many young, ____ volunteers worked tirelessly to get out the vote.
• after ballots were counted, the ____ was clear: voters wanted the two - term assemblyman to run again.
• however, health problems in october forced him to ____ his office and pull out of the election.

Explanation:

Each blank is filled with the correct word (with appropriate ending changes) from the provided box, matching the context of each sentence:

1. For the unsafe damaged house, the owner would destroy it: use "demolish".
2. Finishing construction in 10 weeks is an impressive achievement: use "feat".
3. Two crews taking turns working means they alternate: use "alternate".
4. Workers are encouraged to try hard to finish early: use "strive".
5. A worker who spots mistakes is attentive: use "observant".
6. Part-time jobs help teens become more responsible: use "mature".
7. Managers carry out and uphold rules: use "enforce".
8. A cheerful, warm handshake is described as hearty: use "hearty".
9. An election that selects candidates for the general vote is the primary one: use "primary".
10. Energetic young volunteers worked tirelessly: use "energetic".
11. The final decision after ballot counting is a verdict: use "verdict".
12. Health problems forced the politician to leave his office: use "resign".

Answer:

Raising a New House

1. demolish
2. feat
3. alternate
4. strive
5. observant

An After-School Job

1. mature
2. enforce
3. hearty

To the Polls!

1. primary
2. energetic
3. verdict
4. resign