Words of the Week

4. The icy road was ________, so we had to walk very carefully.
7. We had to ________ our time between homework, play, and dinner.
8. If you ________ the rules, you might lose your turn in the game.
9. We tried to ________ the new student by inviting him to play with us.
11. He was so ________ to the mess around him that he didn’t even notice!
13. I ________ my birthday weeks before it comes—I get so excited!
16. Saying “please” and “thank you” is a social ________ we follow every day.
18. Our team came up with a smart ________ to win the scavenger hunt.
20. They had a ________ friendship—they both cared and helped each other.
21. The teacher gave us stickers as an ________ to finish our homework.
24. The ________ kept our house warm during the cold winter night.
25. When the weather starts to ________, it can be sunny one minute and rainy the next.

1. We double-checked the seatbelt to ________ it was safely buckled.
2. The teacher had to ________ the noise level so everyone could hear.
3. She made a loud ________ that she was going to be brave at the dentist.
5. The change in bedtime was so ________ that the kids were shocked!
6. To solve the argument, both kids had to ________ and share the toy.
10. Dad used extra nails to ________ the shelf so it wouldn’t fall.
12. The class made a ________ decision to have a pizza party—everyone agreed!
14. Water is an ________ part of staying healthy—you need it every day.
15. Over time, wind and water can ________ the sides of a mountain.
17. The dog ran off, but I was able to ________ his ball from the bushes.
19. It was ________ that she was excited—she couldn’t stop smiling!
22. The dominoes began to ________ down the stairs after the first one fell.
23. Even when no one was watching, he showed ________ by telling the truth.