Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

First and last
Synonyms, I

This American colony was the first to declare its independence from Great Britain in 1776. It was also the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution in 1790. What was the name of this colony?

To answer the question, complete each sentence with the correct word. Choose your answers from the words after the sentences. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. You will need to divide the letters into words. One letter is provided.

1. Americans fought the Revolutionary War to gain their _____.

2. The baby hugged the _____ little teddy bear.

3. Susan was named student writer of the month for her _____ story.

4. We laughed throughout the _____ TV show.

5. Hot summers are _____ in Arizona.

6. Because of heavy traffic, we spent the _____ day driving to grandmother’s house.

7. The little boy planned to _____ his mother with the frog.

8. The puppy’s first steps were _____, and he quickly stumbled.

9. The teacher instructed her students to _____ into groups.

10. Compared with mice, elephants are _____ animals.

Answers

L. gigantic

A. liberty

N. common

H. awkward

S. outstanding

O. cute

I. entire

R. divide

D. startle

E. comical