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fond grapes quarter bid

letter ourselves biology corner
busy afraid apart fancy
hotel middle quilt newspaper
lizard front paint coffee
lie exit hatch chop
passenger foolish award loose
choose dangerous

Matching
Match each definition with a word.

1. To have a lot of things to do.

2. Absurd or silly because unlikely.

3. To give a command or to order someone to do something.

4. Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm.

5. To put someone into a situation where escape is difficult.

6. A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a

mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating.

7. The part of something that faces forward or that comes first.

8. A written message that you send to someone or receive from someone by mail.

9. A daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and
advertisements.

10. The science that studies living things.

11. To pick something or someone from among two or more options.

12. To be scared or frightened.

13. Refers to the speaker or writer and at least one other person.

14. To cut up something with a sharp tool, such as a knife.

15. To rest your body in a flat position.

16. A relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs, a tapering tail, and
rough skin.

17. Not fixed firmly or tightly.

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18. A gift or prize that is given to someone, usually for achieving something.

19. A building with bedrooms where travelers can pay to stay.

20. An opening that permits escape or release.

21. To be separated from someone or something.

22. When a baby bird or other animal breaks out from and emerges from an egg.

23. More than one of the green, red, or black fruit that grows in bunches on a vine.

24. A traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc).

25. A popular bitter drink that has a lot of caffeine and adults like to drink in the
morning.

26. Not showing good sense or judgment.

27. Not plain; decorative or ornamented.

28. One of four equal parts.

29. An area that is approximately central within some larger region.

30. A warm bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched
together.

Multiple Choice
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

31. build
A. A floor covering.
B. To make or put the parts of something together.

32. glove
A. Gloves that are big and padded; worn for boxing.
B. To make musical sounds with your voice.

33. giving
A. A rectangular piece of cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping.
B. To hand something out as a gift.

34. damp
A. A set of clothing (with accessories).
B. A slight wetness.

35. poison
A. A cozy place or shelter.
B. Anything that harms or destroys.

36. umbrella
A. Something that is made or looks exactly like something else.
B. A lightweight cloth that you hold over your head to stay dry when it rains.
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37. knot
A. Any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or
to another rope or to another object.
B. A type of cereal grain that is grown on farms and often is grounded into flour.

38. corner
A. Something that is healing after an illness or injury.
B. The place where two walls or two roads meet.

39. crazy
A. A branch of a society or organization.
B. Intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with something.

40. harbor
A. Soft footwear that is worn indoors.
B. A place where ships can take on or discharge cargo.

41. float
A. Something that moves slowly and lightly through the air without touching the ground.
B. Any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or
to another rope or to another object.

42. necessary
A. Something that is absolutely essential or needed.
B. To have already touched someone or something.

43. mighty
A. A quantity consisting of 12 items or units.
B. Having or showing great strength or force or intensity.

44. gallon
A. Liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters.
B. Covers the hand and wrist.

45. outfit
A. Any cohesive unit or group of people who work together.
B. The act of hearing attentively.

46. listening
A. A range horse of the western United States.
B. The act of hearing attentively.

47. window
A. A piece of jewelry that is usually worn by women on their clothes.
B. A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a
wall or roof to admit light or air.

48. brooch
A. A piece of jewelry that is usually worn by women on their clothes.
B. Something that you have to do.

49. towel
A. A rectangular piece of cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping.
B. The science that studies living things.
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50. tax
A. A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught.
B. To make heavy demands on or to use to the limit.

51. carpet
A. A floor covering.
B. To make or put the parts of something together.

52. copy
A. Question persistently.
B. One of something that is made in large numbers.

53. mend
A. To make something useful again by fixing or repairing it.
B. The joint in the middle of your arm where it bends.

54. trap
A. To make heavy demands on or to use to the limit.
B. A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught.

55. felt
A. To have already touched someone or something.
B. Eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight.

56. market
A. A store where good are available for sale.
B. To bring something to an end or to complete something.

57. chapter
A. Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals).
B. One of the sections or divisions into which a book is divided.

58. chop
A. To cut up something with a sharp tool, such as a knife.
B. To win something.

59. sing
A. An increase.
B. To make musical sounds with your voice.

60. diet
A. Eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight.
B. To cut up something with a sharp tool, such as a knife.
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needle collar throat least

wheat neither anger prove
vine rich slippery stove
finger stitch thunder fire
letter mist build safety
donkey message leave expect
metal fever deadly trash
surround important

Complete the Sentence

Write the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

61. That snake had ___ venom in its body.

62. Billy was filled with ___ when Kevin broke his toy.

63. The driveway was ___ after the ice storm.

64. I like to ___ myself with good friends.

65. Don't ___ your pencil on the floor.

66. Mom and Dad ___ us to follow the rules of the house.

67. He sent Joe an e-mail ___ .

68. A soar ___ is often a symptom of a cold.

69. The ___ carried our supplies up the hill.

70. The flag is very ___ to most Americans.

71. ___ Jeff nor myself like to play with snakes.

72. Every sentence should start with a capital ___ .

73. Eugene made a drum from a big ___ can.

74. She wore a ring on every ___ .

75. The ___ caused our grass to be slick.

76. It is very important to follow all the rules of ___ so someone doesn't get hurt.

77. In 1871, a ___ nearly destroyed Chicago, Illinois.

78. Mom had the ___ amount of cake.

79. Jordan takes out the ___ every day.

80. The ___ was growing along the fence.

81. I had to ___ that I knew how to mow the lawn before my mother would let me do it
by myself.
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82. Kevin knows how to ___ a campfire, set up a tent, and make pancakes.

83. Johnny's ___ caused his stomach to hurt.

84. It is hard to locate a ___ in a haystack.

85. The ___ people down the street own seven cars.

86. Mom had to ___ the hole in my sweater.

87. I saw the lightning flash and then I heard the ___ .

88. We took our Coleman® ___ on the campout with us.

89. Farmers need rain to help their ___ grow.

90. The ___ of my shirt is wet from the rain.

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Complete.

salty biology drama doctor

cane hero finish using
rich close luck student
slippery busy label copy
bridge ache crash narrow
forest match frame loaf
agree simple stitch shin
circus toad

Matching
Match each definition with a word.

1. A long, thin stick. Sometimes used by people to help them walk.

2. The end of something.

3. A structure that is built over an obstacle, such as a river or road. The structure
allows the safe and quick passage above the obstacle.

4. An exciting or highly emotional event.

5. Something that happens to you that was not planned.

6. Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible

chemical; ignites with friction.

7. To be near to something.

8. One of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water.

9. A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution.

10. A structure supporting or containing something.

11. Having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved.

12. Someone who has lots of money.

13. A serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles).

14. The principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem.

15. A licensed medical practitioner whose job is to help sick people get better.

16. One movement that you make when you put a needle and thread through a piece
of cloth and bring it out again.

17. A small piece of paper or sticker put on something to give you a brief description
about it.
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18. An amphibian similar to a frog that have rough dry skin and lives primarily on
land.

19. Something that is made or looks exactly like something else.

20. The science that studies living things.

21. Something that is very difficult to hold or to stand on without sliding and falling.

22. Very limited in degree.

23. To say yes or give your approval about something.

24. The front part of your leg below the knee.

25. To have a lot of things to do.

26. To be in the act of employing something for some purpose or to be in the process
of putting something into action or service.

27. The trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area.

28. A fun and entertaining performance or show that may consist of jugglers, clowns,
acrobats, and animals.

29. To feel a steady pain that does not seem to go away.

30. One large baked bread, which is often cut into individual slices.

Multiple Choice
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

31. salty
A. One of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water.
B. Something that you receive for worthy acts or for doing something good.

32. whale
A. To be in the act of employing something for some purpose or to be in the process of
putting something into action or service.
B. A very large marine mammal that breathes air through a blowhole on the top of its
head.

33. lonely
A. To be in the act of deciding to do something.
B. Being by yourself and feeling sad.

34. deadly
A. A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together.
B. Causing or capable of causing death.

35. sled
A. A corner where two lines meet.
B. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over
snow.
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36. roam
A. Move about aimlessly or without any destination.
B. A piece or point of land that sticks out into the sea.

37. crop
A. The woody part of a tree that grows out of the trunk and from which leaves may
grow.
B. The yield from plants in a single growing season.

38. freely
A. In a free manner.
B. Something that you have to do.

39. leave
A. To let something stay where it is; to let somebody continue doing something.
B. To hold something while moving it to somewhere.

40. choosing
A. An instrument used to put fluid into or out of the body.
B. To be in the act of picking something or someone from among two or more options.

41. knot
A. Any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or
to another rope or to another object.
B. A lightweight cloth that you hold over your head to stay dry when it rains.

42. feather
A. A person who is paid to do housework.
B. One of the light, fluffy parts that form the external covering of birds.

43. drill
A. A tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials.
B. In a free manner.

44. towel
A. A rectangular piece of cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping.
B. A marketplace or store where food and other supplies are sold.

45. brooch
A. To already be aware of a fact or a specific piece of information.
B. A piece of jewelry that is usually worn by women on their clothes.

46. grocery
A. A marketplace or store where food and other supplies are sold.
B. A two-wheeled vehicle, used by one child, with a board you stand on with one foot
and push the ground with the other foot.

47. morning
A. The earliest part of the day before noon or lunch.
B. A violent gust of wind.

48. award
A. Supporting yourself on your knees.
B. A gift or prize that is given to someone, usually for achieving something.
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49. wedding
A. More than one of the green, red, or black fruit that grows in bunches on a vine.
B. The social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed.

50. success
A. An event that accomplishes its intended purpose.
B. The yield from plants in a single growing season.

51. example
A. One of the light, fluffy parts that form the external covering of birds.
B. A question or problem solved in order to develop understanding.

52. blast
A. Be a mystery or bewildering to.
B. A powerful explosion or loud noise.

53. angle
A. To look at written words and understand what they mean.
B. A corner where two lines meet.

54. read
A. A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over
snow.
B. To look at written words and understand what they mean.

55. branch
A. The woody part of a tree that grows out of the trunk and from which leaves may
grow.
B. A boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out.

56. necessary
A. A branch of a society or organization.
B. Something that is absolutely essential or needed.

57. grapes
A. More than one of the green, red, or black fruit that grows in bunches on a vine.
B. A chart that contains a listing of the days, weeks, and months of the year.

58. carry
A. To hold something while moving it to somewhere.
B. To let something stay where it is; to let somebody continue doing something.

59. drawer
A. A boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out.
B. A movement through space that changes the location of something.

60. reward
A. Being by yourself and feeling sad.
B. Something that you receive for worthy acts or for doing something good.
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coffee thread hood danger

rod listening throat enjoy
several secret comfort fever
skipper travel safety batch
anger later sure success
known student cane choose
writer dangerous notch pint
whistle important

Complete the Sentence

Write the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

61. Mary Higgins Clark is a famous ___ .

62. Samuel was filled with ___ when Benjamin broke his toy.

63. The cat climbed onto the ___ of our car while it was parked in the driveway.

64. I promised Ann that I would not disclose her ___ to Jill.

65. Dad has many clients and is a ___ as a lawyer.

66. I had a hard time getting the ___ to go through the eye of the needle.

67. The ___ of the boat made sure that all the passengers were safe.

68. You are like a lightning ___ if you stand outside holding a metal baseball bat.

69. It is ___ to drive fast while it is raining.

70. My brothers ate a whole ___ of cookies in one day.

71. I have ___ for a long time that Jason is a nice boy.

72. I did not study like I should have and I'm ___ that will affect my grade on the test.

73. I ___ to listen to my radio at night.

74. Am I your best ___ , Mother?

75. Dad gave me ___ after I hurt my knee.

76. If John is not ___ , he will miss his assignment.

77. It is had for Jane to ___ loudly because she is missing her front two teeth.

78. Bill carved a ___ into the tree so he would not get lost.

79. We bought ___ apples because they were on sale.

80. I like to ___ with my big brother.

81. If you feel you are in ___ , call 911.

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82. My grandfather is very old and can walk only with a ___ .

83. I drank a ___ of milk with my waffles.

84. We will go to the store ___ , after I have finished reading my book.

85. I went to the doctor because my ___ was hurting.

86. Mary had a ___ , so she had to take some aspirin.

87. It is very important to follow all the rules of ___ so someone doesn't get hurt.

88. The flag is very ___ to most Americans.

89. I drink ___ with cream, tea with sugar, and water with lemon.

90. This candy is too sweet to ___ .

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Review
Complete.

blast buffalo dangerous dozen

cave rim shell stocking
cane choose stage drill
aim ferry outfit zigzag
scissors rose brush damp
track file hardly destroy
prize trap bitter maid
fancy toad

Matching
Match each definition with a word.

1. A boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on
a regular schedule.

2. Almost not.

3. To decide to do something.

4. Having a sharp strong unpleasant taste.

5. To ruin or damage something beyond repair.

6. A person who is paid to do housework.

7. A path or course where races take place.

8. A quantity consisting of 12 items or units.

9. A violent gust of wind.

10. To try or plan to do something.

11. A large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience.

12. The thick, hollow stem of some plants.

13. A line or course that has short sharp turns.

14. A slight wetness.

15. A beautiful garden flower that has lots of petals and sharp-pointed parts on its
stem called thorns.

16. An object with bristles on a handle. Some examples of its use include painting
and fixing the hair.

17. Learn by repetition; teach someone how to do something by having them do the
same thing over and over.
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18. A set of clothing (with accessories).

19. A large hole found in rock or underground.

20. Not plain; decorative or ornamented.

21. A tool with handles and two blades joined together.

22. A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other.

23. A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught.

24. A large horned mammal that is a part of the cattle family. They like to eat grass on
open plains.

25. The exterior covering of a bird's egg.

26. The shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object.

27. Close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually
used in the plural).

28. An amphibian similar to a frog that have rough dry skin and lives primarily on
land.

29. Something given for winning a contest or competition.

30. Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm.

Multiple Choice
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

31. favorite
A. Preferred above all others and treated with partiality.
B. A unit of measurement. Twelve of these are equal to one foot.

32. poison
A. Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living person or organism.
B. Happy and enthusiastic about something.

33. vegetable
A. Almost not.
B. Any of various plants that people eat such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the
leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower.

34. pump
A. One of four equal parts.
B. Question persistently.

35. pole
A. To go out of sight so that you are no longer seen.
B. One of two points at each end of the earth, that is furthest from the Equator.
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36. sleeve
A. To put someone into a situation where escape is difficult.
B. The part of a garment that is attached at armhole and provides a cloth covering for
the arm.

37. loaf
A. Move fast, noisily, and heavily.
B. One large baked bread, which is often cut into individual slices.

38. quarter
A. To hold something while moving it to somewhere.
B. One of four equal parts.

39. angle
A. A corner where two lines meet.
B. A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture
of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating.

40. student
A. A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution.
B. To have the same opinion or think the same thing about something as someone
else.

41. jolly
A. Any of various plants that people eat such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the
leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower.

B. Happy; be silly or tease one another.

42. agree
A. To say yes or give your approval about something.
B. A polite way to end a letter.

43. sing
A. A kind of silver-colored metal that resists corrosion.
B. To make musical sounds with your voice.

44. tin
A. A kind of silver-colored metal that resists corrosion.
B. Clothing that is comfortable and informal.

45. sweep
A. To clean a room or place with a broom.
B. Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living person or organism.

46. allow
A. To clean a room or place with a broom.
B. To let someone do something.

47. casual
A. Clothing that is comfortable and informal.
B. A corner where two lines meet.

48. message
A. The meaning, moral, or lesson of something.
B. Impressive achievement, especially the attainment of fame, wealth, or power.
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49. animal
A. Any living creature that breathes and can move.
B. To make musical sounds with your voice.

50. thread
A. A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing
and weaving.
B. Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals).

51. slipper
A. A person who is able to write and has written something.
B. Soft footwear that is worn indoors.

52. harbor
A. A place where ships can take on or discharge cargo.
B. A chart that contains a listing of the days, weeks, and months of the year.

53. excited
A. Happy and enthusiastic about something.
B. A store where good are available for sale.

54. paint
A. A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture
of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating.
B. A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution.

55. wooden
A. A communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled.
B. Made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood.

56. cry
A. To have tears falling from your eyes because of sadness, rage, or pain.
B. Any living creature that breathes and can move.

57. sincerely
A. Having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved.
B. A polite way to end a letter.

58. gem
A. A precious stone that has been cut and polished for use as jewelry.
B. A measure of liquid capacity equal to half a quart or sixteen fluid ounces.

59. cave
A. A large hole found in rock or underground.
B. One large baked bread, which is often cut into individual slices.

60. want
A. When you would like or wish to have something.
B. A precious stone that has been cut and polished for use as jewelry.
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dollar measure newspaper corner

climate brake fever interesting
choosing student middle tramp
slogan bitter success rim
lump spring excellent carry
cereal ripe shin office
case allow bid example
gallon necessary

Complete the Sentence

Write the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

61. The grocery store's ___ is to be the friendliest store in town.

62. Ms. McLaughlin teaches at Maryville ___ School.

63. In ___ of fire, call 911.

64. The ___ of the glass is broken.

65. My pillow has a ___ in it and it is uncomfortable.

66. We took only the ___ supplies on our camping trip.

67. Am I your best ___ , Mother?

68. Jane is a member of the church on the ___ .

69. We bought a ___ of milk for three dollars.

70. That bowl only cost us one ___ .

71. You should use a ruler when you want to ___ something that is less than one
foot.

72. Do you like Captain Crunch® ___ ?

73. Mr. Jones showed our class an ___ of the test.

74. Fern's father has an ___ downtown.

75. The orange was picked too soon, so it tastes ___ .

76. That high jump was ___ !

77. The tomatoes are red, juicy, and ___ .

78. The ___ was begging for food.

79. Johnny's ___ caused his stomach to hurt.

80. It is hard when ___ a new outfit.

81. We wanted to ensure the ___ of the party so we planned carefully.

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82. I hit my ___ on the edge of my bed.

83. Carlos will ___ twelve dollars on the old table.

84. The ___ is very humid and hot in Texas in August.

85. I have contempt for people who ___ their children to run wild.

86. Connie likes to ___ her purse in her right hand.

87. Nicole Harris, M.S, wrote a very ___ research project proposal.

88. Dad tried to ___ when he saw the skunk in the middle of the road.

89. The flowers are beautiful in the ___ .

90. John wants to write for a ___ someday.

Answer Key #1
1. busy 31. B 61. deadly
2. fond 32. A 62. anger
3. bid 33. B 63. slippery
4. dangerous 34. B 64. surround
5. corner 35. B 65. leave
6. paint 36. B 66. expect
7. front 37. A 67. message
8. letter 38. B 68. throat
9. newspaper 39. B 69. donkey
10. biology 40. B 70. important
11. choose 41. A 71. neither
12. afraid 42. A 72. letter
13. ourselves 43. B 73. metal
14. chop 44. A 74. finger
15. lie 45. A 75. mist
16. lizard 46. B 76. safety
17. loose 47. B 77. fire
18. award 48. A 78. least
19. hotel 49. A 79. trash
20. exit 50. B 80. vine
21. apart 51. A 81. prove
22. hatch 52. B 82. build
23. grapes 53. A 83. fever
24. passenger 54. B 84. needle
25. coffee 55. A 85. rich
26. foolish 56. A 86. stitch
27. fancy 57. B 87. thunder
28. quarter 58. A 88. stove
29. middle 59. B 89. wheat
30. quilt 60. A 90. collar

Answer Key #2
1. cane 28. circus 55. A
2. finish 29. ache 56. B
3. bridge 30. loaf 57. A
4. drama 31. A 58. A
5. luck 32. B 59. A
6. match 33. B 60. B
7. close 34. B 61. writer
8. salty 35. B 62. anger
9. student 36. A 63. hood
10. frame 37. B 64. secret
11. simple 38. A 65. success
12. rich 39. A 66. thread
13. crash 40. B 67. skipper
14. hero 41. A 68. rod
15. doctor 42. B 69. dangerous
16. stitch 43. A 70. batch
17. label 44. A 71. known
18. toad 45. B 72. sure
19. copy 46. A 73. choose
20. biology 47. A 74. student
21. slippery 48. B 75. comfort
22. narrow 49. B 76. listening
23. agree 50. A 77. whistle
24. shin 51. B 78. notch
25. busy 52. B 79. several
26. using 53. B 80. travel
27. forest 54. B 81. danger
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82. cane 85. throat 88. important
83. pint 86. fever 89. coffee
84. later 87. safety 90. enjoy

Answer Key #3
1. ferry 31. A 61. slogan
2. hardly 32. A 62. middle
3. choose 33. B 63. case
4. bitter 34. B 64. rim
5. destroy 35. B 65. lump
6. maid 36. B 66. necessary
7. track 37. B 67. student
8. dozen 38. B 68. corner
9. blast 39. A 69. gallon
10. aim 40. A 70. dollar
11. stage 41. B 71. measure
12. cane 42. A 72. cereal
13. zigzag 43. B 73. example
14. damp 44. A 74. office
15. rose 45. A 75. bitter
16. brush 46. B 76. excellent
17. drill 47. A 77. ripe
18. outfit 48. A 78. tramp
19. cave 49. A 79. fever
20. fancy 50. A 80. choosing
21. scissors 51. B 81. success
22. file 52. A 82. shin
23. trap 53. A 83. bid
24. buffalo 54. A 84. climate
25. shell 55. B 85. allow
26. rim 56. A 86. carry
27. stocking 57. B 87. interesting
28. toad 58. A 88. brake
29. prize 59. A 89. spring
30. dangerous 60. A 90. newspaper