Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

First balloon flight in America
Words based on names

In 1793, this Frenchman made the first balloon flight in America. He took off in Philadelphia and landed in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Who was he?

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. Some letters are provided.

1. We like to ride the _____ at the amusement park.

2. Jillian’s mom packs her a ham _____ for lunch.

3. Lila eats _____ for breakfast every morning.

4. For his assignment to write a poem, Josh wrote a _____.

5. My grandfather calls a hot dog a _____.

6. An erupting _____ can cause much destruction.

7. On a _____ thermometer, water freezes at 32 degrees.

8. Jimmy plays the _____ in the school band.

9. After learning _____, blind people are able to read.

10. On a _____ thermometer, water boils at 100 degrees.

Answers

E. Celsius

R. Braille

A. cereal

H. volcano

D. Ferris wheel

P. limerick

B. saxophone

J. frankfurter

N. Fahrenheit

C. sandwich