Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Falling water
Descriptive words, IV

When clouds have too much moisture, water falls to the earth. Depending upon the temperatures in the clouds, water may fall as rain, snow, or hail. What is the term for water, in any form, that falls from the sky?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. If the underlined word is used correctly, write the letter for correct in the space above its sentence number. If the underlined word is not used correctly, write the letter for incorrect. Some letters are provided.

1. In northern climates, winter snowfalls are ordinary events.

A. correct

U. incorrect

2. Dad and I went on a vigorous hike yesterday.

P. correct

M. incorrect

3. People who are impatient are never in a hurry.

H. correct

I. incorrect

4. The hot sun made the field soggy.

R. correct

O. incorrect

5. The boring movie was spectacular.

M. correct

C. incorrect

6. Milk that comes from cows is artificial.

N. correct

T. incorrect

7. Science is a difficult subject for Paul, but he works hard and does well.

R. correct

T. incorrect

8. Uncle John has traveled all over the world, and he tells stories of exotic places.

N. correct

U. incorrect

9. You can never count on Lindsay, because she is so dependable.

S. correct

P. incorrect

10. You should always have a spare tire for your car.

T. correct

I. incorrect