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Vocabulary List 8.2: Sentences

Rewrite each sentence below, complete with the missing vocabulary term.

1. Oliver Twist, the famous story by Charles Dickens, was originally published as a
_____ in the mid-19th century.
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2. Marlenes _____ increased after she invested in stocks and bonds.
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3. By including a ramp in front of the building, the architect made it _____ to the
handicapped.
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4. It is best to exercise _____ when dealing with a toddlers temper tantrum.
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5. Dominics room is in _____, with books, clothes, and toys strewn everywhere.
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6. Malcolm is going to _____ his parents with his blue hair.
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7. Due to the lingering effects of colonialism, increases in global trade, and the rise
of the internet, English may become the worlds _____ language.
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8. While serving in the U.S. Congress, William McKinley framed a _____ that raised
the average tax on imports to nearly fifty percent.
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9. Experts agree that regulation of the food industry by the _____ has led to safer and
better food for consumers.
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10. Growing up with a Spanish-speaking mother and a French-speaking father,
Pedro was _____ from childhood.
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11. The _____ of his story was that he needed to borrow money.
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12. The Statue of Liberty, bald eagle, and American flag are each a _____ of the
United States.
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13. Lewis and Clark embarked upon a _____ across Americas western territories in
1804.
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14. Pablo Picassos unique artwork was renowned for its _____.
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15. A runner needs _____ to successfully complete a marathon.
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