29/09/2020 eAlpha - Week 4 - Half a Day

Unit 1:  At Home and Away 

Week 4 3/8

Vocabulary Skill: Selection Vocabulary

"Half a Day"
conjurers exertion gallantly majestically misgivings

PRACTICE A. Click on the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence.
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1. The boy ( gallantly / majestically ) rescued the woman’s coat from the puddle.

2. The ( misgivings / conjurers ) entertained a large audience in the town square.

3. At the end of the race, the runner collapsed from ( exertion / misgivings ).

4. The sun rose ( majestically / gallantly ) in the sky.

PRACTICE B. Complete each sentence to show that you understand the meaning of
the boldface vocabulary word.
1. The father had misgivings about letting his son use .

2. One way to behave gallantly is to .

3. The huge blue birds majestically .

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4. The girl showed signs of exertion such as .

APPLY Answer each question to show you understand the meaning of the boldface
vocabulary word.

1. Do you think a conjurer needs to practice before performing in a show?

2. When a military hero receives a medal, does that usually mean he or she has served
gallantly?

3. Is exertion an aspect of hard work?

4. Would a humble person behave majestically?

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