Directions:

Fill in the blank in each sentence with one of the words listed below.

1.

Hyenas and vultures are _________ creatures; they eat the carcasses of dead animals rather than hunt prey.

2.

Many animal experts argue that certain breeds of dogs, such as pit bulls and rottweilers, are __________ dangerous and should not be kept as pets.

3.

When we caught our daughter skipping school, our _________ actions included taking away her cell phone and grounding her for a month.

4.

After a hidden video camera recorded the mayor accepting a bribe, he could no longer defend himself against charges of ___________.

5.

During the riot, people were out of control, smashing windows, __________ stores, and setting vehicles on fire.

6.

Because she __________ in music, she will probably win a scholarship to a performing arts school.

7.

If you make sure that your plant gets water, sunshine, and fertilizer, it will ___________.

8.

As more immigrants who speak different languages have moved to America, the country's __________ diversity has increased.

9.

Do not trust the information printed in ___________ sources like tabloid magazines, which regularly make up stories and exaggerate.

10.

America's economy depends upon the transportation of goods and people; therefore, gasoline is a very important ___________.