ELA 8 Set 10

5. As the waters began to _ after the storm, people returned to their homes to assess the damage.
7. Since his grandmother was _, she always told him stories instead of reading from books.
9. The teacher decided to _ the deadline for the project, so students would have more time to work on it.
10. After much debate about _, the region decided to remain part of the nation because they valued unity.
13. In class, we learned about _, such as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," to make our writing more interesting.
14. Their plan to win the game was _ because it depended on too many uncertain factors.
16. Traditions that _ our current technology show us how people used to live without smartphones.
17. The grapevine's _ wrapped around the fence, which helped it climb higher.
18. Being _ in both English and Spanish, Maria could help translate at the community center.
19. If you _ the speed limit, even if you're running late, you might get a ticket from the police.

1. We will explore different themes in _ this semester, starting with stories of adventure and bravery.
2. When he said he could "eat a horse," he wasn't being _; he just meant he was very hungry.
3. Although the city wanted to _ from the state, the government refused to allow it.
4. She felt _ waiting for her turn to speak in front of the whole class.
6. They will _ the old stadium to make room for a new park that everyone in the community could enjoy.
8. There was a lot of _ between the two friends because they both wanted to be class president.
11. In our _ club, we discuss different books each month and share our thoughts and opinions.
12. During the _, many people lost their jobs, which made it hard for families to pay their bills.
14. He injured a _ in his leg during soccer practice, so he couldn’t play in the next game.
15. He has a _ to forget his homework, which often gets him into trouble at school.
16. Before you _ with your experiment, make sure you have permission from your teacher.