Vocabulary Quiz 1a Name_______________________________
Date________________ Class________________________________ We came home hot and sweaty after the day's work.
- As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
- He turned as someone tapped him on the shoulder.
- It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire.
- The new credit cards will be of great benefit to our customers.
- John yawned and scratched his leg.
- Joan blushed at the unexpected compliment.
- He had a cigar clenched between his teeth.
- Chicago developed into a big city in the late 1800s.
- She kept the contents of the letter a secret.
- William raised his hat and smiled at her.
- Sorry, but I don't fancy going out tonight.
- Luke made an obscene gesture with his finger.
- She held the money tightly in her fist.
- We were very impressed by the standard of work.
- He held the pebble in the palm of his hand.
- The main character narrates the story.
- I finally managed to persuade her to go out for a drink with me.
- Gardening was her great passion.
- The match had to be postponed until next week.
- Newspapers predicted that Davis would be re-elected.
Impressed clenched avoid approached developed benefit fist
Predicted raised fancy postponed contents tapped narrates
scratched blushed sweaty gesture palm persuade passion