Wednesday,+October+17

Insert the correct vocabulary word (from “Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address” Word Study Graphic Organizer) into the sentence.

 * 1.** Paula _________________ the car crash by swerving onto the median where she could safely stop.


 * 2.** The country was taken over by _____________________ forces who were tired of the tyrranical government.


 * 3.** The heavenly sound of the choir was _______________ in every way, leaving us with the feeling of bliss.

Answer the following question.
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 * Read this sentence: **//Beside the forests was a river, and close by stood a pleasant old farmhouse//.** Which of the following best adds imagery to help readers visualize the place? ||
 * || **A.** Beside the trees runs a river, and not far away is an old farmhouse. ||
 * || **B.** Beside the forests of trees was a long river, and close by the river there was a nice but old farmhouse. ||
 * || **C.** A bubbling river raced beside the forests, spilling its liquid over smooth white rocks below a steep hill on which sat an old abandoned, red farmhouse. ||
 * || **D.** Along the sides of the forests was a rocky river, and further down the path there was an old white farmhouse. ||

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