FIFTH GRADE WORD abducted absence accent acceptable accident accommodate accomplished accuse ache acquitted acted actor actual adaptable adaptation adhesive adjective admirable admiration admire admit adopt adore advance adventures adventurous adverb advertiser advice afford against ageless agent agitation agrarian agree ailment airspeed alert alibi aliens alley allowed almonds alphabet altogether THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The police think the woman has been abducted. His absence was noticed immediately. He spoke with a heavy accent. The book is not acceptable reading for a child. The car accident occurred at 11:00 a.m. The dining room can accommodate one hundred people. They have accomplished their task. Do you accuse me of poor judgment? The flu caused his body to ache. He was acquitted of the crime. He acted silly in the school play yesterday. The funny actor stole the show. The actual bill was ten dollars. Wolves are adaptable to different environments. His adaptation of the play pleased everyone. The adhesive stuck to the wound. Place an adjective before this word. She preformed an admirable feat. He has great admiration for his father. I admire his fine art work. He would not admit to his guilt. The couple finally got to adopt a baby girl. The young couples adore their children. She will advance to the next grade. The adventures in the story caught my attention. The puppy was very adventurous. What is the adverb in that sentence? The advertiser helped sell their product. Beware of bad advice. My mom can't afford to buy a new bike. Against all odds, they won the game. The elderly lady seemed ageless. Our agent in Rome deals with all our Italian business. The children’s agitation was very noticeable. After Grandpa sold his farm, he missed his agrarian way of life. I do not agree with you. Grandfather's ailment was not serious. An airplane's airspeed is faster than its ground speed. We will alert the authorities. His alibi was not believable. The aliens in the movie were green. An alley is located behind our fence. You are allowed into the room. Roasted almonds are my favorite snack As a small child, we learn the alphabet. It was not altogether bad. Page 1 FIFTH GRADE WORD ambush amend anchor ankle anniversary announcer anthropologists anymore anywhere apology appeared apply appoint apprehension architecture artificial assembly assignment assist assortment astrologer athletic attract autobiography autograph avail avoidable background backstop backyard baffled bakery balance ballad barometer basin battery battle beauty beggar beige belt bible biodegradable biography biology THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE We will ambush the enemy in one hour. It will be a long process to amend this law. The ship weighed anchor so it could sail on to England. She broke her ankle while skiing. They will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The announcer left nothing out of the story. The anthropologists traveled to many different countries. I do not need anymore help. He was not ready to go anywhere. His apology was readily accepted. The fruit appeared to be spoiled. You should apply for the job as soon as possible. We'll have to appoint a new teacher soon. I can understand your apprehension of the future. The architecture of the home was Gothic. He wore an artificial rose in his lapel. There will be an assembly right after school today. Their first assignment was an observation write up. Good glasses will assist you to read. They bought an assortment of canned goods. I want to study to be an astrologer. Ryan's athletic talent was apparent at the age of five. We will try to attract their attention. An autobiography is a book written by oneself about one's own life. The famous actor gave me his autograph. We worked to no avail to stop the flood. We wish the accident had been avoidable. In the background you can see the mountains. The umpire stood in front of the backstop. We barbecue in our backyard on summer evenings. The question baffled me completely. We bought doughnuts at the bakery. Balance this book on your head. Steve read his ballad to the class. The barometer indicated rain. Fill the basin with water. We need to recharge the car battery. The battle ended when the rebels surrendered. They loved the natural beauty of the trees. The beggar asked people for money. They painted the house beige. The fan belt was loose. The bible is a holy book of the Christians. Paper and glass are biodegradable materials. The book was a biography of the authors works. We studied biology in high school. Page 2 FIFTH GRADE WORD bloodhound blueberry blurred boarded boil bold bookshelf booty botany boundary brass bravery breakable bridges builder bunk burglar burnished calendar calisthenics call campus canaries canoe canyons capable caper captive casing casting celery cemetery center chalk chapter characters chatted chattering chord chorus chosen chrome circular clash climax climbed THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The hunter took his bloodhound into the woods. We ate blueberry pie for lunch. He has blurred vision. We boarded the train at noon. Add the pasta when the water begins to boil. The drawing was done in a few bold lines. Put the curios on the bookshelf. The villains took the stolen booty to their hideout. I studied botany in college. Don't go beyond that boundary. Brass is strong, but easy to work with. Her bravery was officially and publicly recognized. The breakable glass stood stead-fast on the shaky table. There are two bridges over that river. He is the builder of many homes. On a ship, a bed is called a bunk. The burglar broke the store window. The metal was burnished to a soft glow. How many calendar days are left until vacation. The calisthenics included push-ups and sit-ups. I will call you on the phone in the morning. The campus of the University was located out of town. There were three canaries in the cage. We crossed the lake in a canoe. The river rushed into the two different canyons. He is capable of doing his job correctly. The caper took place at one o'clock in the afternoon. The singer had a captive audience. The window casing was worn. The play was good, but the casting was terrible. The celery was cold and crisp. A small pet cemetery is located near the city. She stood in the center of the room. The chalk board needs cleaning. I'm am at the last chapter in my book. The characters in the play were very amusing. We chatted for an hour. That chattering must be coming from those chipmunks. They played a musical chord on the piano. The chorus will sing three songs. The chosen player ran to join her team. The car had chrome trim. They made a circular driveway in front of their home. The soldiers were woken by the clash of weapons. The play ended in a dramatic climax. She climbed the hill to see the sunset. Page 3 FIFTH GRADE WORD close clothes coach code coincidence collar colliding color column comb combat comet commanded comment commercial commit committed community companionship company complain complex composition compress concentrate concept concerto concession condition conductor confide conform confounded confusion congestion conscious conservation considerate constantly constellation constitution consume contact contain contest continual THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE We are very close friends. The hobo's clothes were tattered and dirty. He is the basketball coach. What is your zip code? Was it a coincidence that his fish was gone and his cat was smirking. The dog's collar was too loose on the puppy. The colliding rocks broke into pieces. Green is my favorite color. She writes a weekly advice column. She likes to comb her hair thoroughly. The soldiers were in the combat zone. The comet hurled past the planet. He commanded the troops during the war. Would you like to comment on this report? The commercial lasted too long. He was persuaded to commit himself to the campaign. He committed the address to memory. The show was a community effort. A close companionship is satisfying. The company paid for their lodgings. Don't complain about the food. A computer is a complex machine. The music he played was his own composition. The nurse used a compress to stop the flow of blood. You must concentrate on one subject. He has not learned the concept of right and wrong. The concerto was difficult to perform. We had a concession stand at the stadium. The condition of the patient was serious. The conductor helped the lady exit from the train. Do you confide in your parents? We will conform to the rules. The performance confounded the critics. To avoid confusion, the teams wore different colors. The traffic congestion is heavy during holidays. He was not conscious of his mistake. The conservation of water in our valley is needed. Everyone should be considerate of others. My dog is constantly scratching, he must have fleas. The constellation was not visible from under the city lights. There are several amendments to the constitution. How many pancakes did you consume? We tried to contact her parents. Please try to contain your exuberant excitement. He entered the contest to win. It's a continual battle not to gain weight. Page 4 FIFTH GRADE WORD contradiction contrary controlled convenient conversion convertible convict convince cookery coordinated corridor cost cough count counterfeit countryside courteous coverage cowpoke crash crater create crime criminal criticism crude crumbs crunchy crust currant danger dashboard dateline debts deceitful deceive deceptive decided deciduous deck declare decode dedication deduct deduction deed THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The senator issued a contradiction to the story. His advice was contrary to hers. That was a controlled experiment. It would be convenient for me to stop by today. The conversion of this building from a house to a school took ten years. The convertible has become a popular car again. The convict slipped past the guard. I couldn't convince him to return. Her cookery was filled with many pots and pans. The colors were coordinated. Room 2 is at the end of the corridor. Our lunch will cost ten dollars per person. The sick man had a terrible cough. You cannot count on him to help you. It is against the law to counterfeit money. The countryside was filled with blooming flowers. The courteous man gave Grandma his seat on the bus. The media had wide coverage of the tragedy. The cowpoke spent his time herding cows. Thank goodness the plane crash was minor. A huge crater was formed from the blast. The artist will create a statue of a tiger. They were jailed for their crime. The criminal was apprehended very quickly. You must learn to tolerate criticism. Unrefined sugar is called crude sugar. Don't leave the crumbs of the bread on the table. We had crunchy cereal for breakfast. The crust of the bread was impossible to eat. Currant berries are black, red or white and grow on bushes. Their lives were suddenly in danger. The speedometer is on the dashboard. The story dateline read December 1941. Always pay your debts on time. That was a deceitful thing to do. Don't try to deceive your parents. The lie was a deceptive measure. We decided on the colors before we began to paint. Leaves fall off of deciduous trees in the autumn. We played the card game with one deck of cards. We will declare him a member of our club. Can you decode this secret message? She worked with great dedication to find a cure. The store will deduct 20 percent from every sale item. She made an improper deduction on her income tax report. The deed to our house tells how much we paid for it. Page 5 FIFTH GRADE WORD defendant deflate defrost degrees delayed delight delivery delta demonstrate depend depression describe desire destroying detach details detect determined device devout dexterity diameter diaries dictator diesel diet difficult director disadvantage disappeared discount discovery disguise disposal disposition disrespectful dissatisfied dissolve distinguished distraught divide division docile dollar domesticate doorway THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The defendant pleaded not guilty in court. Did the prankster deflate your tires? The car heater will defrost the window. The temperature was 20 degrees below zero in Alaska. The tennis match was delayed because of the rain. Donna takes delight in gardening. The delivery boy arrived just in time. That is the delta where the river flows into the ocean. I will demonstrate the new technique tomorrow. You can depend on me. My parents lived through the great depression. Try to describe exactly what happened. What do you desire the most in life? The digging by the dog was destroying my flowers. Please detach the bottom half of the sheet and turn it in. The story outline didn't include many details. I think I detect the smell of smoke. Henry was determined to travel by plane. He invented the device for sharpening pencils. Devout people are of many religious faiths. She demonstrated her dexterity with magic tricks. What is the diameter of this circle? She kept diaries for every year. He is the dictator of that country. The diesel fuel gushed from the jagged tear in the tank. The whole office staff went on a diet. Italian is a difficult language to learn. She is the area director for Kings Co. Special Olympics. Noise is a disadvantage of living near an airport. Everyone disappeared when the dishes needed washing. I got a discount on my bike. The discovery of oil was a bonanza for the town. The movie star wore a disguise so he would not be recognized. The garbage disposal is located under the kitchen sink. The angry bull has a mean disposition. Do not be disrespectful to your parents. She was dissatisfied with the product. I will dissolve the sugar in the tea. A distinguished looking gentleman addressed us. The distraught young man was about to give up. Divide the cake into eight pieces. Don solved the problem by using long division. The lamb stood very docile in the pen. The first denomination in paper money is a dollar. You cannot domesticate some animals. I stood in the doorway waving good-bye. Page 6 FIFTH GRADE WORD doubt dozen dramatic drank drapery dread dreary dredge dripping driver drone dugout dungeon duo duplex duties dweller earnings earthquake echo edict edition editorial education efficient either eject elementary embark emblem embroidered emerge emigration emission emit emotion employ employer emptied endanger endure enemies enemy energy engineer enjoying THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE I doubt if we will have time for lunch. Most eggs are packaged by the dozen. The firemen made a dramatic rescue of the trapped man. Yesterday we drank tea. The drapery hung gracefully over the window. He suffers from a great dread of heights. The sunless, dreary day was depressing. They will dredge the sand from the river. The faucet was dripping. Our bus driver obeys the traffic laws. We heard the loud noisy drone of the bees. The batter returned to the dugout. In ancient times criminals were kept in a dungeon. The singing duo performed at a charity event. They live in a large duplex. I have many duties to perform. You are called a city dweller when you live in town. I deposit my earnings into my bank account. The earthquake was disastrous to the small town. The echo bounced from canyon to canyon. An edict was issued by the judge. I have the latest edition of the newspaper. I read the editorial in our local paper. Everyone should have a good education. Her methods were efficient. I will go, if either you or Tom will. His seat would not eject. She can't handle the most elementary decision making. Pack plenty of supplies before you embark. The emblem on the flag depicted their company. She embroidered as she watched TV. Her talents will emerge as she gains confidence The emigration laws are very strict in some countries. This car meets the California emission standards. The fireplace began to emit too much smoke. He described the accident in a voice shaking with emotion. We employ her as an advisor. My brothers' employer is Mrs. Carbone. He emptied the trash can. The speed of the boat will endanger his life. I can't endure that noise any longer. They were sworn enemies. The enemy awaited our arrival. We save energy by not using the thermostat. An engineer designed this bridge to cross the bay. We were enjoying the television play. Page 7 FIFTH GRADE WORD enter enthusiasm entirely envelope envy epidemic equal equator equipping erect error escapade evasively everybody everyone evil exaggerate examiner excellent except exhaust exhibit exhort exile expelled experimental explanation explode explore explosion export expose express extend extremely eyes eyewitness fact factory factually falsehood fame familiar famous farmland farther THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE I was afraid to enter the contest. The new teacher is full of enthusiasm. I entirely forgot the meeting. What size envelope would you like? He feels envy towards his sister. The influenza epidemic killed many people. These two boards are equal in length. They crossed the equator on their trip around the world. We will be equipping the store with 3 bathrooms. The soldier stood tall and erect. We found the error in the addition. The children were in trouble due to their escapade. The boy answered the question evasively. Everybody in our class is present today. Why can't everyone go to the show. The hero of the story conquered the evil king. Don't exaggerate the facts! The drivers test examiner will be right with you. The excellent meal was prepared by a gourmet chef. Everyone except the cat and dog got to go to the beach. The police will exhaust all resources to find the lost boy. The art exhibit was exceptionally good. The general will exhort his men to fight bravely. His exile will last for years. The unruly student was expelled from school. He flew an experimental airplane. His explanation was given in full detail. I like to watch the fireworks explode. We will explore the countryside. The explosion shook the building. I must export the new product. We threatened to expose him to the police. Please express yourself briefly. We hope you can you extend your stay with us. He was extremely happy to hear the good news. His eyes filled with tears. Was there an eyewitness to the crime? Is that fact or fiction? These factory workers are on strike. It is factually known to exist. The story he told was a falsehood. He strived for fame and glory. Are you familiar with this melody? That restaurant is famous for its charbroiled steak. Good farmland will produce rich crops. We walked a mile farther down the road. Page 8 FIFTH GRADE WORD fascinated fashionable fasten fatal favor felt fertilize fiction fiesta final finale fireplace fitting flagship flashlight flattery flavored fleet flounder flown fluorescent flustered focus folks foreclose forehead foreigner foretell foretold forfeit forgivable form formula fortune forty fourteen fragment fragrance framing freeway freeze freighter fresh friction frost frozen THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE I am fascinated with religious ceremonies. She wore fashionable clothing. The bag doesn't fasten easily. He was involved in a fatal car accident. Do me a favor and turn off that radio! This morning I felt sick. The gardener will fertilize the soil. I like fiction stories. We'll serve tacos and tamales at the fiesta. This is the final showdown. The grand finale was loud and long. The maple logs crackled in the fireplace. The fitting rooms are closed. The flagship was well armed. Did you bring your flashlight? He used flattery to get invited to the party. I prefer vanilla flavored ice cream. A fleet of tall ships sailed into the harbor. The animal began to flounder in the water. The jet had flown thousands of miles. We have fluorescent lighting in our kitchen. Al became flustered when he couldn't find his ticket. The company can now focus on the future. The folks who live next door have a pool. The bank will foreclose on their house tomorrow. Her forehead was bitten by a mosquito. The girl from China is a foreigner in the United States. We cannot foretell the future. His story was foretold. The team will forfeit their game. The spilling of the milk was a forgivable accident. She began to form the clay into an odd shape. The milk formula did not agree with the baby. I got a fortune cookie with my Chinese food. Dad will be forty years old tomorrow. Two weeks is fourteen days. A fragment of glass was found in the food. The flowers had a strong fragrance. The framing of the picture was expensive. The west-side freeway hugs the hills. The deer will freeze in the cold weather. A freighter steamed out of the harbor. Farmer's Market has fresh fruits and vegetables. The friction of the rope against the rock made the rope break. It is so cold there is frost on the windows. We went ice skating on the frozen lake. Page 9 FIFTH GRADE WORD fuel fund furiously furnished further fury galaxy garden generation geography geometry gigantic gingham gladness glorious glory glossary gnawed gnome gorgeous graceful gram grappled grasp grasslands grate greedy grief grieve gripped grocery group grumble guard guess guilty guitar gurgle habit handicapped handling hangers harassed harbor hardly harmony THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The car fuel gauge was broken. The corporation will fund our expensive project. He began to rave furiously. They are renting a furnished house. And further more, don't try to use it. The fury of the storm was disastrous. The galaxy of stars shone brightly. What did you plant in the garden? She is not of my generation. Our geography lesson took us to Russia. We studied geometry in high school. A gigantic dinosaur was created in the latest movie. The gingham dress was ruined. His gladness at finding the kitten made everyone happy. It was a glorious warm day. He continually seeks glory. The glossary is found at the end of the book. Our dog gnawed on the bones we gave him. The gnome of folklore guards precious treasures. She has a gorgeous head of blonde hair. Her ballet movements were very graceful. I needed only one gram of the powder. He grappled with a difficult problem. His grasp on the rail, kept him from falling. The lioness prowled the grasslands looking for prey. An iron grate covered the hole in the sidewalk. The greedy little dog ate all of the food. His wild behavior was a cause of grief to his parents. One must grieve one's loss. He gripped the steering wheel when the tire blew out. I shop at the grocery store on the corner. We are part of a family group. He has nothing to grumble about. The guard dog rode in the car with his master. She tried to guess my age. The verdict in the civil trial was guilty. He can play the guitar like a professional. I could hear the baby gurgle from the other room. A bad habit is hard to break. He was handicapped by the enormous crowd. She is handling the situation very well. I have many clothes hangers. I felt harassed by all the work at the office. They found a safe harbor for their boat. I hardly know where to begin. They sang the song in perfect harmony. Page 10 FIFTH GRADE WORD harness hayloft hazardous haze headline headwind health heartily heat heiress held heredity highways hijacking hippopotamus historic homesickness homestead honk honor hooded hopelessness horizon horror hostile huddle humor humorist hunch hurl ideal ideas identical identified illegal illustration illustrator imaginary immediately immigrant impatience impending impressions improvise impudent inauguration THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE Put the harness on the horse. The children liked to play in the hayloft. How do you dispose of hazardous material? A smoggy haze covered the valley. You should read todays top headline. The headwind disallowed a new record for the games. Exercising is important for good health. Eat heartily to regain your strength. I will heat the water for tea. The heiress dismissed her chauffeur. We held the Christmas Program in the auditorium. Environment versus heredity is an old argument. The highways are always crowded during the holidays. The hijacking of the plane frightened many passengers. We saw a hippopotamus at the zoo. The landing on the moon was a most historic occasion. He overcame his homesickness very quickly. Pecos Bill's family left the homestead to move west. Honk the horn when you get to my house. We honor our dead on Memorial Day. She wore a hooded coat in the rain. All he felt was hopelessness when he couldn't save the dog. A ship appeared on the horizon. The horror of the scene should not have been shown on TV. The army soon encountered hostile forces. The athletes will huddle together during time-out. Everyone should have a sense of humor. He is a widely known humorist. I have a hunch the gray horse will win. The paper boy will hurl the paper into the yard. We found our ideal home, at last. Submit all your constructive ideas for the project. They are identical twins. She positively identified her attacker. It is illegal to take some fruits across the border. That is a very good illustration. Mr. Swanson is a famous illustrator of books. He has an imaginary friend. He needed help immediately. When the immigrant arrived in this country, he could not speak English. Her impatience increased her stress. The impending session started on time. First impressions of people are very important. He lost his music, so he had to improvise. That was an impudent remark to make to Grandmother. The inauguration of the president is on January 20th. Page 11 FIFTH GRADE WORD incapable include inconvenient increase incredulous independent indicate individual induction industrialism inject injection injured inscribe inscription inspection instructions instrument insulated insult intense intention intercept interfere interjection intermediate international interpreter introduce inventor invert invest investigating investigator invited ivory jolt journal journey judge kindle kinship knees knelt knife knock THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The machine was incapable of error. The summer months include August. She came at an inconvenient time. My wages will increase next month. An incredulous look was revealed on their faces. She is a very independent lady. The bell will indicate the time to start typing. Each individual will receive a ticket. The induction of the marines took place today. That country has been strengthened by industrialism. Please inject a little humor into your speech. The injection left a red spot on his arm. The small boy was injured in the ballgame. They will inscribe his name on the public record. The inscription was etched into the stone. The pest control did a complete inspection of the house. Read the instructions before you do anything else. Do you play a musical instrument? Insulated wires help prevent fires. Don't add insult to injury. Their feelings on that topic were intense. My good intention was to start early. The police will intercept the car at the intersection. Please do not interfere when I'm giving directions. His interjection of words completed the story. I will take intermediate Spanish next semester. The fair had an international appeal. The interpreter translated for us. Please introduce me to your teacher. Eli Whitney was the inventor of the cotton gin. You must invert the flower pots to loosen the soil. They will invest heavily in stocks. Investigating the crime took months. The investigator studied the evidence. Tim invited Sue to his swimming party. The miniature toy is made of ivory. A jolt of lightning spread through the dark sky. He is keeping a journal of his travels. The long journey had tired them. Who will judge the next case? We will kindle a fire for warmth. Some of his kinship lived near by. The knees are fragile joints. The mother knelt beside her injured child. I cut my steak with a knife. The loud knock on the door awakened the child. Page 12 FIFTH GRADE WORD knuckles labor lack landscape larder laser lasso laughable lawsuit leader legal leisurely lend lens level liar liberty lifeguard limb limelight linguist listen loaf loafer loamy locally logical logo loophole lope lose lunar lunge luxurious machinery magazine magic magnet magnified mahogany mailbox makeup mammoth manager manuscript margin THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE She scraped her knuckles on the rough wood. The sweat of his labor went unnoticed. They lack significant information. The beautiful landscape lay before us. Sometimes the pantry is called a larder. A beam of laser light crossed our path. The rider twirled his lasso and roped the calf. It became a laughable situation. The accident will surely involve a lawsuit. He is the leader of the troop. Is it legal to park here? We took a leisurely stroll around the park. Mother will lend me the money. The camera lens were carefully cleaned. The water level in the bathtub rose. Whoever said that must have been a liar. People often have to fight for their liberty. My son is a lifeguard at the pool. A broken tree limb fell across the road. The politician is always in the limelight. A linguist was called in to translate. Just sit and listen to the music. One loaf of bread fell from the bag. The loafer scoffed at the worker. This land has loamy soil. We are represented locally by this agency. The most logical reason is safety. The Oil Company has their logo on their stationery. They didn't have to pay taxes due to a loophole in tax laws. The dog will lope after us if we go for a walk. I hope that I don't lose my place in line. We saw the lunar eclipse. The shark made a lunge toward the bait. They rode in a luxurious limousine. All the machinery in the mill came to a stop. I received a magazine in the mail today. Can you perform magic tricks? He drew their attention like a magnet. Their problems seemed magnified when the news was leaked. The heavy table was made of mahogany. The mailbox contained 3 letters. She wears makeup to work everyday. Building the new railroad will be a mammoth job. The manager fired the incompetent worker. He carried the manuscript in his briefcase. He wrote a note in the margin of his paper. Page 13 FIFTH GRADE WORD marmalade marsh martyr massacre maximum mechanic medley megaphone melodious melody members memory menace mentally mention merchandise meteor meteorite metric microphone midsection migrate military mineralogy miraculous mirror miscount misery misfortune misjudge misplaced missionary misspell misunderstand mobile models modules molten momentous monarch monastery monotone monotonous mortal motto mountaineer THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE I put marmalade on my toast. Cattails grew in the soft, wet marsh. A martyr is a person who suffers or dies for his/her beliefs. Try not to massacre the foreign language. What is the maximum production of this plant. This mechanic works only on planes. The pianist played a medley of songs. The cheerleader used his megaphone. The flute has a melodious sound. The melody brought back old memories. We are all members of this club. I have a fond memory of my Aunt Jane. The criminal is a menace to society. He is mentally capable of doing the job well. I will mention your name to my boss. They will display their merchandise. They monitored the path of the meteor. The meteorite left a huge crater when it crashed. The metric system is used in the United States. She held the microphone to close to her mouth. The midsection of the book is torn. These birds will soon migrate to the south. The military provides a variety of training. He will study mineralogy in college. The miraculous event astonished the witnesses. We have a full length mirror in the bedroom. There was a miscount in the balloting. When sleepy, it is pure misery to try and stay awake. It was his misfortune to be in the wrong place . Do not misjudge my feelings. He has misplaced his hat. He became a missionary when he finished school. It is easy to misspell a word. Please do not misunderstand my intentions. I bring my mobile phone whenever I travel. We built these car models from scratch. This machine has 7 modules. The molten lava poured down the mountain. It was a momentous occasion for the kids. He is the monarch of a small country. The old monastery stood sheltered by the trees. He spoke in an irritating monotone. Crocheting an afghan is a monotonous job. We are mortal human beings. The boy scouts memorize their motto. The old mountaineer attempted to scale the cliff. Page 14 FIFTH GRADE WORD mountainous move mulberry multiplying muscular musician mystery named nationally native natural naturalist nature nautical navigator nearsighted necessary needle neglect neither nerve network neutralize newscast nighttime normally noun nourishing numb numbered nursery observation obvious occupying occur offer officers often omits onions opposition optician optimist optometry ordinary organize THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE They crossed the mountainous terrain. We will move to a new home soon. We have a fruitless mulberry tree in our yard. The number of mosquitoes seemed to be multiplying. The muscular man liked to walk on the beach. The musician practiced every day. It was a mystery how anyone survived the crash. They named the baby after his grandfather. The show was televised nationally. I am a native American. It's natural to feel nervous when you go to a new school. He is a naturalist for the forestry service. The wonders of nature are obviously abundant. We sailed 3 nautical miles from shore. He is the navigator on the plane. My friend is nearsighted. It was necessary to cancel the trip. I need a needle and thread to sew on the button. Do not neglect your animals. Neither the dog nor the cat could catch the rat. I don't have the nerve to run for office. The television network will broadcast the story. High taxes will neutralize increased wages. We watched the early newscast. At nighttime we sleep. The food is very good, normally This noun is the subject of the sentence. Fruits and vegetables are nourishing foods. Her finger became numb with the cold. They numbered the pages from 1 to 100. The children are playing in the nursery. My observation is that he is not trying. It is quite obvious he could do better in his studies. The enemy is occupying the hill. When did the first aftershock occur. I'll offer a reward for the return of my dog. The officers walked in single file. I eat out often at restaurants. The open valve omits dangerous fumes. Peeling onions makes me cry. The opposition party held a rally. I have an appointment with the optician. It's better to be an optimist than a pessimist. He studied optometry at the university. I am an ordinary person. We will organize a new club. Page 15 FIFTH GRADE WORD originally ornament orthodontist outfielder outfit outing outlandish outraged oven overland pack paint panorama panther parachute parents parliamentary particular partridge passenger pastureland patio patrolling peanut pearl peculiar pedestrian pelican pendulum penicillin performer perfumed perimeter perish permission permit perpendicular perplexed personal phase photograph phrase physicist pianist pigeon pillars THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE I originally planned to start at noon. The ornament fell off the Christmas tree. My son has an appointment with the orthodontist. An outfielder caught the long fly ball. I like the pants outfit she was wearing. The school outing at the park was fun. We looked outlandish in our silly costumes. He became outraged at the price of meat. Take the pie out of the oven before it burns. I will send the crate by overland express. You can pack your lunch in this bag. I need to paint the house. My panorama won first place at the art show. A panther is just as deadly as a lion. Don't jump without a parachute. My parents are vacationing in Florida. The Ladies Club used parliamentary procedures. Do you want a particular colored towel. The partridge is a stout-bodied game bird. The passenger exited the taxi. Cattle need pastureland for grazing. We have barbeques on our back patio. The police are patrolling the streets. I popped one peanut into my mouth. My mother bought me an oyster with a pearl in it. It was a peculiar animal story. The pedestrian stepped off the curb. The pelican landed in the water to catch a fish. The pendulum always swings back. The medicine penicillin, destroys certain germs in people & animals. He is a performer in the circus. The highly perfumed air made them choke. They walked around the perimeter of the yard.. The cat did not perish in the flood. You have my permission to leave. He bought a permit from the agent for hunting and fishing. These two lines are perpendicular. She was perplexed at his strange answer. She is the personal maid of the actress. We will phase out this part of the program. This photograph was taken by a professional. I like the last phrase in that song. The physicist studied the formula. The pianist provides music for our solo singer. The pigeon landed on the ledge. The tall pillars hold the porch roof. Page 16 FIFTH GRADE WORD pint pityingly placed planet plantation plaza pleased pleasure pluck plumber plunged poem poisonous polar porpoise porter portfolio portion posed position post pottery pouch precaution precise precision predict prefabricated prefix preheat prehistoric prejudice preposition prescribe presentation press pretended prevention probation problem proceed process product production profile profit THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE I bought a pint of cottage cheese. She pityingly looked at her sick child. He was placed in an executive position. The planet circled its sun. The plantation still produces crops. The plaza was open to the public. Mom is pleased that I cleaned my room. It was a real pleasure to meet the President. She will pluck the feathers from the goose. The plumber will fix the leaky pipe. The children quickly plunged into the cool water. A sonnet is a poem with fourteen lines. This snake is not poisonous. We saw a polar bear at the zoo. A porpoise was seen swimming near the ship. Dad gave the porter a tip for carrying our luggage. He carried his own portfolio. A portion of the blame is mine. The whole class posed for the picture. What chair position is most comfortable for you? I will post the sign here. That clay pottery was made by the Indians. The kangaroo baby stays in its mother's pouch. Take every precaution when crossing a busy street. Give me the precise meaning of this word. It takes precision tools to repair a watch. What do you predict the score will be? This factory makes prefabricated homes. What is the prefix to this word. The recipe says to preheat the oven to 350 degrees. The prehistoric man remains a mystery. Her prejudice was poorly hidden. Does this sentence contain a preposition? What medicine did the doctor prescribe? The presentation ceremony was held in the gym. Please press that button on the left. We pretended we were movie actors. We can all learn about fire prevention. The youngster was on probation for his crimes. What is the most serious problem facing the world today? Please proceed with caution. The canning process takes 2 hours. Milk is the main product of a dairy farm. The production company finished their job. She has a lovely profile. He made a profit from that transaction. Page 17 FIFTH GRADE WORD propelled property prosecutor prospector prosperously protect protein provide psychologist publisher punctual punish puppet purchase putting qualify quart quicksand quit rack railroads ramp ramparts range ransom rash rattle rattlesnake ray reach reaction readable real realistic reality realize really rearrange reasonable reassured recall receipt recess recite rectangular reenter THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE A motor propelled the boat. The company owns no property. The prosecutor is a very good attorney. The prospector searched the hills. The family lives prosperously. The lioness will protect her cubs from harm. Protein is needed in every diet. We'll provide food for the party. The psychologist tested the child. She is the publisher of our school paper. He is a punctual employee. Mom will punish the naughty child. The puppet show lasted an hour. We will purchase only the necessities. His bad putting was hurting his golf game. Do I qualify for the job? She bought a quart of ice cream. The quicksand quickly enveloped the branch. Luis had to quit his job when he got behind at school. Hang it on the rack. Railroads provide reliable transportation. The car sped down the exit ramp. The ramparts protected the fort from attack. The beautiful mountain range lay before us. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of two million dollars. Don't make a rash decision. Our windows sometimes rattle during storms. The rattlesnake is a dangerous snake. A ray of sun broke through the clouds. I can't reach the top shelf. The general reaction was one of surprise. The readable material had been checked out. My watch is made of real gold. Be realistic and expand your mind. In reality, it would be a fun trip. Do you realize how late it is? I really would like to stay longer. Let's rearrange the furniture today. Please be reasonable in your request. We reassured our client we would win the case. The citizens started a recall campaign. Did you get a receipt for your purchase. The children have a recess at school in the morning. I will recite the poem in front of the class. The box was rectangular in shape. He left prison to reenter society. Page 18 FIFTH GRADE WORD reentry refinery reflect reform refresh refrigerator refund refusing regiment register regretted regular regulate rehearse reign reins reinvest reject relaxed relay relocate rely remainder reminisce remittance remodel remove renew rented repeat replied report representative republic request resolution respectful respond responsible result retire retreat retrial reverse review revise THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The space shuttle made its reentry safely. The textile refinery closed down last week. It's nice to reflect on a good days work. We plan to reform the group. Let me refresh your memory with a song. The refrigerator keeps everything nice and cold. They received a refund from the IRS. He is refusing the work. The company regiment shipped over seas. You must register at the hotel front desk. He regretted losing his temper. Put regular gasoline in this car. Please regulate the flow of water from the hose. We will rehearse the play at noon today. The queen's reign ended suddenly. She held the reins of the horse. We will reinvest in their company. I will have to reject that answer. We relaxed in the shade of the tree. Will you please relay this message. We'll relocate from Idaho to Ohio. I rely on a messenger service for news. Put the remainder of the milk in the refrigerator. I like to reminisce about the day we met. Her remittance arrived after the due date. They will remodel their kitchen. Please remove your muddy shoes before entering. Let's renew an old friendship. We rented a condo at the beach. Please do not repeat bad language. He replied to the question asked, "Maybe." Please report to me after the meeting. A representative of Utah introduced the new law. This republic was formed many years ago. I would like to request a day off. She made a resolution to finish the job. He is very respectful towards his elders. I did not respond to her taunts. Who's responsible for making this mess? What was the result of your test. Dad will retire from the Navy. The soldiers began to retreat. The lawyer demanded a retrial for his client. Put the car in reverse to back out. Please review the last 2 chapters for a test. Please help me revise this story. Page 19 FIFTH GRADE WORD revolutionary revolve rhinestone rhinoceros rhododendrons rhubarb rhythm ridicule ridiculous ripping risk rivet robbery robin rodeo role roommate rotate routine royalty rudder rumba rumor runaway rut sadness safari salary salmon sandbar sanitary satisfied schedule scholastic school score scribble scribe script scroll scrubbed scuff search securely seized senator THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE A revolutionary new idea arose from the brainstorm. The planets revolve around the stars. She wore a pair of rhinestone earrings. The rhinoceros charged at the fleeing truck. Blooming rhododendrons covered the hillside. Let's have a piece of rhubarb pie. The band had great rhythm. The dishonest athlete was held up to ridicule. The ridiculous suggestion was loudly rejected. The workers were ripping up the road. Why will you risk your career on this silly wager? He drove the rivet into the metal. The robbery suspect got away. The robin tugged at the worm. We watched the bucking horses at the rodeo. John played the role of the doctor in the stage play. We'll advertise for a roommate. The garage will rotate the tires on my car. Flying became a routine matter. He collected many a royalty for his works. The rudder on the small ship was broken. They learned to dance the rumba. One rumor always leads to another. They found the runaway child. The wheel hit a rut in the road. There is much sadness at a funeral. Their safari took place in Africa. They will increase his salary next month. The salmon swim upstream to lay their eggs. The ship was grounded on a sandbar. Good sanitary conditions are absolutely necessary in a restaurant. I was satisfied with his answer. The schedule of events didn't include us. She is known for her scholastic skills. I didn't go to school today. What is the score in the football game. The child likes to scribble on the paper. A secretary used to be called a scribe. She read the script through twice. He read from an ancient scroll. We scrubbed the floor clean. Please don't scuff your shoes. We had to search for clues. Close the door securely when you leave the house. They seized the island without resistance. He is our senator from California. Page 20 FIFTH GRADE WORD series setting shapeless shark sheepish shipboard shoot shot shrine shuttle sieve silent silver silversmith similar singular sinus sitting sizzle sledge sleeveless sliding slimness slink slippery slogan sluggish slurp smooth smothering smugglers snapping snicker snore snowshoe snuggle soar sober sobering soda solar solemnly solve someday soprano spacecraft THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE We played a series of games this year. The place setting of dishes was pretty. The shapeless dress was unbecoming. A shark was seen near the shore of the beach. His sheepish expression made us laugh. I spent most of my time shipboard during my cruise. Don't shoot the gun unless you really need to. His shot went to the right of the goal. A shrine was set up in her memory A shuttle bus took us to the airport. They use a sieve to break up the clumps. The house is silent went the kids are asleep. The silver mine is no longer in operation. My silver teapot was made by a silversmith. That cookbook is similar to this cookbook. It was the singular most frustrating day of my life. I have a sinus infection. We were all sitting around the table. The bacon will sizzle as it cooks. The arctic explorer used dogs to pull the sledge. The sleeveless dress was cool. The sliding glass door is stuck. Her slimness was envied by many. I will slink away into the night. The road is slippery when wet or icy. Many stores have a familiar slogan. I feel sluggish after my noon meal. It's not polite to slurp while you eat. They had a smooth airplane flight. The water was smothering the flames. The smugglers weren't allowed into the country. The turtle was snapping at the flies. It is impolite to snicker when someone is talking. He began to snore very loudly. He left a snowshoe at the lodge. We like to snuggle close together under the blanket. The kite will soar in the air with a strong wind blowing. His demeanor was sober. We didn't like the sobering sound of the tornado warning. I like orange soda. Did you see the solar eclipse? I promised solemnly to tell the truth. We can solve this math problem. You will win the prize, someday. The soprano has the highest voice of all. The spacecraft landed safely. Page 21 FIFTH GRADE WORD spasm speak spectacle spectacular spectator speculation speculative speech spellbound sprawled squash squat squawk squeal squint stagecoach staid statue steadied stir stirrup stomach stoutly strange stroll studious study subject submission submit subscribe subscription substitute subtract subvert successful suffix sugar suit suitable sullen summarize superior supervisor supplying suppose THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE My arm had a muscle spasm. Don't speak until you're spoken to. He made a spectacle of himself. We watched the spectacular fireworks display. She was a spectator at the big game. The detectives idea was only a speculation. Working with the stock market is a speculative venture. His speech was muffled after being awakened from sleep. We sat spellbound as the old man told his story. The happy boys lay sprawled on the grass. I like yellow summer squash. Children love to squat and play marbles. I heard the parrot squawk and say, "Hello". The pig began to squeal when it saw the food. We squint our eyes in the bright light. We took a stagecoach ride through the park. The army general had a staid look about him. A statue was placed in the center of town. He steadied his hand, breathing deeply. Stir these ingredients together. The stirrup broke on his saddle. I filled my stomach too full. His stoutly frame appeared in the doorway. It was a strange setting for a picture. Let's take a stroll down the lane. To finish college, it pays to be studious. We can study our lessons together. What subject is the speaker lecturing on today. His submission to the test was gratifying. Please submit your papers for grading. We subscribe to the local newspaper. My magazine subscription starts today. The substitute goalie played very well. Please subtract this number from the total number. His goal was to subvert their plan. She is successful in her investments. Add a suffix to these words. I like sugar in my tea. She wore her pants suit to work. Is this tie suitable with my outfit? He was a very sullen and angry man. Please summarize your research. This brand of ice cream is superior to that brand. She is my immediate supervisor. They were supplying the terrorist with guns. I suppose that the letter has already been mailed. Page 22 FIFTH GRADE WORD surfboard surge surgery surprising survey suspect suspended suspicious suspiciously swarm symbolic sympathy symphony symptom tactful taffy taken talent tallow tambourine taxes taxied teaching teamster telepathy telephone telescope tempest temporary tennis termites terrified testify tether theatrical theft theme thermometer thighs thinly thoughtless thud thumb torment tortoise total THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The surfboard shot out from under the surfer. There was a surge of power before everything went off. He required surgery for the broken hip. It is surprising how many people cannot swim. The surveyor will survey the land tomorrow. He is the prime suspect in the upcoming trial. He was suspended for using foul language. When solving a crime, look out for suspicious activity. They stared at me suspiciously. A swarm of bees was found in the trunk of the tree. The Christian ceremony was a symbolic act. I sent a sympathy card to the bereaved family. The symphony orchestra will perform tonight. Treat the disease not just the symptom. A salesman must be tactful. We buy salt water taffy at the beach. We were taken by car to the train. They had a talent contest at school. Animal fat is called tallow. Hit the tambourine against your palm. Our taxes are to be increased. The plane taxied down the runway. Teaching is a rewarding career. He is a teamster for World Wide Trucking Company. He claimed to have powers of telepathy. The telephone began to ring. Looking through the telescope we could see a distant star. The sailboat bobbed in the tempest of the storm. She found a temporary job. We'll play tennis tomorrow afternoon. We had the house inspected for termites. My sister is terrified of lightning. He was called to testify at the trial. We like to play tether ball during recess. A theatrical company performed at our school. The recent car theft scared the people of the community. He wrote the theme song for the movie. A thermometer tells us the temperature. He has very muscled thighs. His thinly veiled threat was ignored. How thoughtless of you not to call. The heavy book fell with a thud. My thumb is swollen and sore. His guilt began to torment him. The tortoise is a land turtle. They added the numbers to find the total. Page 23 FIFTH GRADE WORD tourist towel trading trainee traitor trample tranquil transformation transistor transmit transport travel trial trickery trickle triggered trimmed tripped troop trowel trumpet trundle tuberculosis twirl typewriter underground unfortunate unidentified unison unnamed unnumbered unveiling upright utter vague valuable vanilla various varnish vary vault veil vein verdict version viaduct Page 24 THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The tourist had trouble speaking French. He dried his hands with the paper towel. He is trading his baseball cards for football cards. The new trainee was given an assignment. They called him a traitor to his country. Please don't trample the new grass. I spent a tranquil hour reading my book. The transformation from moth to butterfly is a wonder of nature. The transistor radio is not working. They will transmit the story on the fax machine. The plane will transport us across the ocean. We like to travel to many state capitols. The murder trial was delayed for a month. What trickery are you up to now? I can hear the rain trickle down the windows. The open window triggered the alarm. The gardener trimmed the hedge. I tripped over the curled mat. The troop of soldiers shared tents. Steve spread the cement with a trowel. The trumpet announces the horses are on the track. She sleeps in a trundle bed. This serious infectious disease, which attacks the lungs, is called tuberculosis. Jenny will twirl a baton in the parade. My typewriter is broken. The group went underground to avoid surveillance. She had an unfortunate accident. The substance was unidentified. Everyone sang in unison. The homeless puppy went unnamed for days. The unnumbered boxes contained mystery prizes. The unveiling of the artwork was wonderful. He is a tall upright young man. It takes a little stupidity to utter a statement like that. He gave a very vague answer. These jewels are valuable. Dad used vanilla to flavor the pudding. They went to various places on the island. The varnish on the wood isn't dry. Opinions on this matter vary. He is entered in the pole vault. The bride wore a lovely veil on her head. You can see the vein pulsating in her neck. The jury’s verdict was guilty. She sang a different version of the song. A viaduct is a steel bridge which carries a road over an obstruction. FIFTH GRADE WORD vibration vicinity victim victorious videotape view vigor villainous vinegar viola violin vocabulary volume volunteer voting waist waitress walrus waltz warily washable wearable weird wharf whistle whole wholesale wicker widely wing winterize witness woodwind worthwhile wrench wretched wrinkle wrist wristwatch writer yacht yearn youngster zephyr THE WORD USED IN A SENTENCE The vibration of the motor shook the car. We live in the vicinity of the mall. She was a victim of her own carelessness He was victorious in the chess match. We made a videotape of the picture. We saw a beautiful view from Look-Out Point. She plays ball with great vigor. His villainous deeds put him in prison. That factory bottles vinegar. She learned to play the viola. Renee played the violin in high school. She has a very limited vocabulary. I read volume 3 today. Who will volunteer for this chore? We are voting for president of our club. The belt goes around your waist. We gave a tip to the nice waitress. The walrus slipped back into the frigid water. They will waltz across the ballroom. The old man looked around warily. His shirt is made of washable material. These old clothes are still wearable. It was a weird movie. Fisherman’s wharf is a delightful place to visit. The train whistle blew as it approached the crossing. The whole class got to go to the movies. The grocer buys his produce wholesale. We painted our wicker chairs white. Computers are widely used in every business. The bird's wing was broken. You should winterize your car before it turns cold. The witness was subpoenaed for the trial. He played in the woodwind section of the orchestra. Knitting a sweater is a worthwhile project. A wrench tightened the connection. It was the most wretched experience I every had. She began to wrinkle her forehead in pain. He broke his wrist when he fell. My wristwatch is not waterproof. He is the writer for the hit television show. The yacht set sail at noon. My grandparents yearn for the good old days. The youngster rode in the front seat of the cab. The zephyr is a breeze from the west. Page 25