Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

A prairie Author
Portmanteau words

This author was 65 years old when she published her first book. She wrote about life on the prairie. Who was she?

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. One letter is provided.

1. Kevin’s favorite pastime is riding his _____.

2. After waking up late, Mom and I went to a diner for _____.

3. The _____ was so thick that we could barely see.

4. Our dog tried to _____ under the fence.

5. When we go shopping, we try not to _____.

6. The teacher asked who was making a _____ and disturbing the class.

7. After driving all day, we spent the night in a _____.

8. Manuel is always in a hurry and can be very _____.

9. Our dog likes to _____ on her pillow after playing outside.

10. The karate expert tried to _____ a board with his bare hand.

Answers

E. chortle

D. brunch

U. splurge

W. brash

N. moped

I. squiggle

R. smog

G. flop

L. smash

A. motel