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JUST THE RIGHT WORD
Improve the each of the following sentences by crossing out the underlined phrase and replacing it with a word ( or a form of the word ) from the spellinglist # 1.
1. I have nothing but fond and tender feelings for you all.
__I have nothing but affection for you all. ___
2. A heavy desert would not be of interest to me after that big turkeydinner.
_A heavy desert would not appeal to me after that big turkey dinner. _________________________________
3. The noble-sounding-words of Abraham Lincoln´s Gettysburg Address made a bigimpression on me.
__The noble eloquence of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address made a big impression on me. ______
4. There was a burst of applause when the artist removed the covering from her painting.___There was a burst of applause when the artist unveil her painting. ________________________________
5. The president´s public statement that the factory would not be closing was welcome news tothe townspeople.
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6. The generosity of the audience was one of the things that led to the success of the auction.
___Thecontribution of the audience was one of the things that led to the success of the auction _____________
7. Their unusual way of dressing makes them stand out from those around them in a crowd.___Their conspicuous way of dressing makes them stand out from those around in a crowd. ________________
Now, write your own sentences using words from your spelling list # 1.
1. affection: Willhe win her affection?
2.Appeal: He wants to dismiss the appeal.
3.Clasp: Some people use a clasp for paper money.
4.Conspicuous: He's so conspicuous.
5.Contribute:He contributed withus.
6.Declare: He's going to declare taxes.
7.Eloquent: He is an eloquent speaker.
8.Exhibit: Are you gonna exhibit that on the show?
9.Ferry: He went to Puerto la Cruz in ferry....
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