I spotted an alligator in the MARSH.
dry land
swampy land
It’s my grandpa’s OPINION that my grandma makes the best blueberry pancakes in the county.
fact
belief (not a fact)
Because the student did so well on the spelling bee, she will ADVANCE to the next round of the competition.
go backward
go forward to the next level
My mom PERMITTED me to go to the dance because I did all of my homework the week before.
allowed
to not allow
My brother yelled at me when he lost the game, which MAGNIFIED his problem and got him into trouble.
to make smaller
to make bigger
The boy HESITATED before walking into the store, because he had forgotten what he needed to buy.
to go
to pause
On Saturday I will go to Target and Ralph’s to APPLY for a summer job.
to sign up for
to clean up
I am an AMATEUR at painting.
professional
beginner
The student AVOIDED going into class because he was nervous to see his classmates.
to stay away from
to join something
We made a $100 PROFIT from the fund raiser.
money that was lost
money made from selling something
I will COMBINE all the ingredients to make the most delicious Christmas cookies.
to separate
to mix together
The cat died because it had a DISEASE that we weren’t able to treat.
Totally healthy
A serious illness
After the boy climbed to the top of the massive BOULDER, he laid down and rested on it for a while.
a large rock
a tiny pebble
The newborn baby was ALERT.
sleepy
wide awake and attentive
After doing much research, the woman learned that her ANCESTORS are from Germany.
relatives that came for Thanksgiving last year
relatives that came many many many years before you
Panda bears are ENDANGERED species.
Close to going extinct
They are very common and safe living everywhere
It was an INSULT to the woman, when the child said that her cookies were gross.
something said to hurt someone
something said to be nice
My mom said that we could ADOPT a puppy on Saturday.
to not want
to accept as your own
Our OPPONENT showed up for the game late!
a person on your team
person or team you're playing against
The NARRATOR's voice was perfect for the thrilling story.
the teller of a story
the listener of a story
If I get accused of taking the girl’s iPhone, I will DENY it.
to accept fault - say I did it
to not accept fault - say I didn't do it
The TENANT made sure to pay his rent on time every month.
person renting a house or apartment
the person that owns the house or apartment