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| When doubts were expressed about his “autobiography” Daniel Boone’s response was ____; he simply said, “Every word is true,” and left it at that. |
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| “When the rich get richer and the poor get poorer,” the economist warned, “that is a sign of ____: the society is starting to weaken.” |
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| Although the local newspaper is small, it has an excellent reputation. In fact, every year it wins statewide awards for its ____ reporting. |
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| “Stopping smoking can save your life,” said the doctor. “And there are some ____ benefits as well: you won’t have stained teeth, yellow fingers, or bad breath.” |
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| The school’s ____ administration decided to save money by dimming all the lights. The students, who could barely see to read, protested angrily. |
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| When stories came out about the senator’s lavish offices, his many trips to luxury resorts, and his huge staff of underworked employees, taxpayers complained about such a/an ____ way to spend taxpayer money. |
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| Smoking is forbidden in the office, but some employees keep sneaking off for ____ trips to the fire stairs, where they light up. |
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| Trying to scratch an itchy spot on its back, the pig ____-ed and twisted as it rubbed against the fence. |
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| The shelter for the homeless has made an urgent appeal for donations. Without more contributions to pay its bills, it will soon be ____. |
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| As soon as Tony came in the door, I knew he had good news. His ____ showed all over his face. |
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| When doubts were expressed about his “autobiography” Daniel Boone’s response was ____; he simply said, “Every word is true,” and left it at that. |
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| Dad was a(n) ____ walker. He could hike for mile after mile, never seeming to get weary. |
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| When they feel nervous and ill at ease, many people try to achieve an air of ____ by putting their hands in their pockets and humming. |
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| The teachers were sulky and ____ on the first day of school. They hated to face the fact that summer had ended. |
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| “I intend to bear this with ____ courage,” Eileen vowed as she set forth for the dentist’s office. “And also with plenty of Novocain.” |
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| At the end of the day, the second graders were as ____ as they had been when it began, telling jokes and giggling. Their teacher envied their high spirits. |
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| The funny book Cheaper By the Dozen tells the story of the Gilbreth clan, which consisted of a mother, a father, and twelve red-haired ____. |
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| Although they are small, most rodents are ____ eaters. Mice, gerbils, and hamsters nibble almost constantly. |
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| Will Rogers was the opposite of a(n) ____. He once said, “I never met a man I didn’t like.” |
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| I find this editorial convincing, partly because it is so ____. I like it when a writer reasons with readers, rather than trying to manipulate their feelings. |
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