1.3 A Frightening Character
This character terrified Ichabod Crane in Washington Irving's story, "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Who was he?
To answer the question, complete each sentence with the correct word.
Choose your answers from the words after the sentences. Write the letter of
each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the
page. You will need to divide the letters into words. One letter is provided.
1. The weather was ______ today with snow, rain, and sunshine.
2. The wizard transformed himself into a ______ fire-breathing
dragon.
3. The
_______
heat wave dried up rivers and destroyed crops.
4. Chad and his _______ in the wrestling tournament were well
matched.
5. Roger is ______ and loves flashy clothes
6. The two princes _______ each other because each wishes to be king.
7. Lauren is a ______ softball player who can play several positions
8. We relaxed and enjoyed a _______ day at the beach
9. The ship brought ________ supplies for the colonist ti survive the winter.
winter.
10. Kate accepted the award with grace and ________
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Answers
O. vicious
T. flamboyant
S. versatile
A. torrid
L. fickle
N. loathe
H. serene
E. humility
M. adequate
D. opponent