Of Mice & Men Chapters 1-3 VOCAB review

SENTENCE: As I watched the clouds change shapes in the sky, I began to _____ whether or not I should ask my friend to go to the movies with me later. It was a tough decision, and I wasn’t sure what the right choice was. (verb)

Having a gloomy or depressive manner

Severe suffering or pain

SENTENCE: After hearing the bad news, Jenna felt _____ and barely spoke to anyone for the rest of the day.

A pen or coop for small animals

SENTENCE: Jill held the fragile porcelain plate _____ in her hands, carefully placing it on the table to avoid breaking it. (Adverb)

SENTENCE: After hearing that his best friend, Ben, was moving far away, Adam felt a deep sense of _____, like his heart had been torn in two. He couldn’t stop feeling sad for days, and nothing seemed to cheer him up. (Noun)

SENTENCE: Tom liked to _____ in painting, even though he wasn't very good at it, and preferred to stick with other hobbies. (verb)

SENTENCE: After the long hike, we found a spot to rest, and Grandma lay _____ on the grassy hill, her legs stretched out and her back flat on the ground, relaxing for a while. (adjective)

A place where two things are joined, a connection

SENTENCE: The __________ boy was always getting into arguments at school, challenging others to fights over the smallest things. (adjective)

Eager to fight, aggressive, or combative

To splash, paddle, or play in water

SENTENCE: The gymnast had to __________ her body in a strange way to fit through the narrow tunnel during the competition. (verb)

SENTENCE: We reached a _____ on the hiking trail where we had to decide whether to turn left toward the waterfall or right to continue up the mountain. (Noun)

To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about

SENTENCE: The little rabbit hopped into the wooden __________ by the back door, its safe space where it could rest without fear of predators.

With great care or caution

Lying down, resting, or leaning

To twist into a strange shape or expression