Directions: In order to help you with the Sentence Completion exercise, use your vocab unit 3B
for this exercise. First, read the sentence and identify what part of speech is needed (a
descriptive word – adj; a person, place or thing – n; or an action – v) Label the blank with the
part of speech and then search through your vocab words for options. This should help you
narrow down and focus.
1. Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Gold Bug” concerns treasure buried by the
_________________ Captain Kidd.
2. Despite a bad case of stage fright, I tried to maintain a ________________ of calm as I
sang my solo.
3. The general who led the coup __________________ the office of the duly elected
president.
4. Long delays caused by bad weather are likely to make even the most unflappable
traveler _______________.
5. During the Great Depression, many people were reduced to leading the desperate lives
of _________________.
6. When you write an essay or a story, be especially careful to avoid using _____________
expressions.
7. An employee who ______________ from the petty cash box will get caught sooner or
later.
8. If you fail to perform your job satisfactorily, your boss may ____________________
your employment.
9. Wilma Rudolph ___________________ childhood illness and physical disabilities to win
three Olympic gold medals.
10. Failure to repay a loan can be the cause of an angry ________________ between
longtime friends.