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Name<br />

attraction emerged inquire focused<br />

A. Replace the underlined word or words in each sentence with a<br />

vocabulary word from the box.<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Vocabulary<br />

1. We concentrated on the waves and nothing else, hoping to see a whale.<br />

2. The immense blue whale fi nally rose into view from the water.<br />

3. If you ask at the library, the librarians can provide several books about<br />

whales.<br />

4. The beautiful harbor was the town’s greatest draw for tourists.<br />

B. Read each sentence below. Choose the correct meaning of the<br />

underlined word. Circle the letter of your answer.<br />

5. The villagers had many discussions before they decided on a plan.<br />

a. conversations b. problems c. parties<br />

6. The sleeping adult seals were sprawled across the beach as their pups<br />

played in the surf.<br />

a. in motion b. awake and watchful c. lying with limbs spread out<br />

7. When she was frightened, the young child became unreasonable and<br />

wouldn’t listen to her parents.<br />

a. foolish and senseless b. happy and cheerful c. easily distracted<br />

8. After the scientists assured them that it was safe to do so, they ventured to<br />

touch the whale.<br />

a. feared b. dared c. planned<br />

The Gri Gri Tree • Grade 5/Unit 5<br />

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