Activity 2. The Writing Process. Fill in the Blank Directions: Fill in the blanks of the sentences below with vivid and precise words. If you wish, use a thesaurus to help you find more suitable words than the general ones provided in parentheses.
Sample: The wheels of the wagon made an annoying __________as I rounded the corner. (noise)
Answer: The wheels of the wagon made an annoying squeal as I rounded the corner. (noise)
1. The flowers near the lake _________ in the breeze. (moved)
2. The wind made a loud, terrifying moan as it blew through the _________ house. (old)
3. Because of the _____________ weather, we had to spend our entire beach vacation indoors. (bad)
4. The businessman was walking home with his groceries when the bag broke and _____________ spilled out onto the sidewalk. (food)
5. My brother and I worked all day, and when our parents came home, the entire house was _____________ . (clean)
6. Jason was appreciating the quiet drive home when all of a sudden, a truck stopped beside him __________ music. (playing)
7. The train _________ along the tracks, carrying an important shipment of construction equipment. (moved quickly)
8. I knew Jamie wanted to talk about something important when she walked into the living room solemnly and sat down on the _____________ across from me. (furniture)
9. The pedestrian's ______________ made it extremely difficult for her to be seen in the darkness. (clothing)
10. My mother is writing a _____________ about an American woman who went to France to help repair flood damage in Paris. (book)
11. The play was ____________, but I couldn't stay for the whole performance. (great)
12. The __________ of the stream as it flows over the rocks is extremely relaxing. (sound)
13. You look ____________ in your new glasses! (nice)
14. I felt _____________ after I splashed some cool water on my face. (good)
15. The girl's _______________ expression made me feel comfortable and welcome. (pleasant)
Answers: 1.waved, 2.decaying, 3.miserable, 4.grapes, 5,sparkling, 6.blasting, 7.raced, 8.sofa, 9.black, 10.biography, 11.exceptional, 12.gurgle, 13.charming,14.refreshed, 15.friendly
