Reading Challenge

(clothes) Put on warm clothes before you head outside today.

(cemetery) If he were in a grave—in a cemetery somewhere—I could go there and put flowers on it.

(little) If you practice, your English will improve little by little.

(estimated) His wealth is estimated at fifty million dollars.

(challenge) I like a challenge once in a while.

(mashed potatoes) The ham, green beans, mashed potatoes, and corn are gluten-free.

(gorgeous) The bride looked gorgeous on her wedding day.

(observed) The police observed a man enter the bank.

(influence) Celebrities influence how young people act and dress.

(gobbled) The mangy, scrawny stray dog hurriedly gobbled down the grain-free, organic dog food.

(catastrophic) A catastrophic earthquake struck the centre of the city.

(waterproof) I quickly put on my red winter jacket, black snow pants, waterproof boots, homemade mittens, and handknit scarf.

(thoroughly) I thoroughly enjoyed this week’s English class

(suitcase) Into the suitcase, I carelessly threw a pair of ripped jeans, my favorite sweater from high school, an old pair of tube socks with stripes, and $20,000 in cash.

(refrigerator) Another appliance that is considered a necessity is the refrigerator.

(physical) During the pandemic it is advised to avoid all unnecessary physical contact.

(hawed) My mother hemmed and hawed over where to go for dinner.

(development) The development of new technology has allowed us to receive information very quickly.

(scissors) Left handed people require a special type of scissors.

(cough) During the pandemic, the public are told to cough in their sleeves.

(daughter) My daughter asked if she could have a friend over for a playdate.

(throughout) Racism has been a global issue throughout history.

(stained) Nervously, I unfolded the wrinkled and stained letter from my long-dead ancestor.

(Incessant) The incessant ticking and chiming echoed off the weathered walls of the clock repair shop.