Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012
Reading of the Declaration of independence
Compound words, II
The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was held on July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia. How were citizens called to hear this first reading?
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. Some letters are provided.
1. Every summer we swim in a _____ lake.
2. Erica’s _____ coat keeps her dry in rainy weather.
3. Tim knew his keys had to be _____ in the house.
4. Dave checked the _____ for a birthday card from his grandmother.
5. Hannah’s mom works _____ at the post office.
6. Mrs. Parker reads the _____ on the train on her way to work.
7. Our teacher does not assign _____ on the weekends.
8. The _____ from the road to the mountain cabin was long and windy.
9. Wood burning in the _____ provided heat to the room.
10. Many people like to spread _____ on bananas and apples.
Answers
T. newspaper
N. waterproof
B. fireplace
I. full-time
L. peanut butter
E. mailbox
R. driveway
O. somewhere
Y. nearby
G. homework