Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Colonial protest
Contractions

In 1773, colonists dressed up as Native Americans. They then protested a tax they believed was unfair. What event was this?

To answer the question, complete each sentence with the correct word. Choose your answers from the words after each sentence. 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. One letter is provided.

1. _____ the only boy who is a finalist in the geography contest.

T. You’ve

S. He’s

C. We’ll

2. _____ one of two sets of twins in the fourth grade.

R. They’re

M. Their

U. There

3. _____ meet at Tommy’s house after school.

A. You’re

I. We’re

E. We’ll

4. _____ going to a concert with my sister.

H. Your

A. I’m

N. We’ll

5. _____ moving to Virginia next year.

Y. We’re

C. You’ve

L. Were

6. The puppy _____ have his collar.

J. he’s

W. its

P. doesn’t

7. We _____ have to leave until after dinner.

H. won’t

T. doesn’t

N. were

8. _____ been chosen to be the leader of the first group.

U. You’re

E. Your

O. You’ve

9. _____ going to rain all day.

R. There

L. Its

B. It’s

10. _____ the tallest student in class.

M. They’re

T. You’re

I. Your