Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

A folk hero
Words from other languages, II

In American folklore, this man was said to be the greatest sailor of all. 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. You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. The people demanded _____ from the wicked king.

2. The _____ called the town’s public meeting to order.

3. The police caught the _____ with the stolen money.

4. The steep sides of the _____ protected the village from harsh winds.

5. The _____ ordered the people in the courtroom to be silent.

6. Brandon enjoys going on the rides at the _____.

7. It takes years of dance practice to learn the graceful movements of _____.

8. With its whirling winds in the shape of a funnel cloud, the _____ is a frightening storm.

9. Ty’s _____ was so heavy that he could barely lift the bag onto his back.

10. A _____ is a great storm that forms over the ocean.

Answers

S. judge

T. bandit

L. carnival

A. ballet

G. knapsack

N. mayor

D. hurricane

O. tornado

R. canyon

M. justice