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ESL Vocabulary Practice - Lessons 27 & 28

Lesson 27

Target Vocabulary

attain bid confront dreadful embody fad gorgeous hover imply memento opaque pursue revolting stain threat

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks (Cloze)

1. The dark clouds began to over the mountain, warning us of the coming storm.

2. My grandfather gave me a silver watch as a to remember him by.

3. The windows were so that we couldn't see anything inside the abandoned house.

4. After years of hard work, she finally managed to her goal of becoming a doctor.

5. The smell from the garbage bin was absolutely .

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

6. What does "confront" mean?

a) To avoid someone
b) To face someone or deal with a problem directly
c) To run away from danger
d) To ignore a situation

7. A "fad" is something that:

a) Lasts forever
b) Is very expensive
c) Is popular for a short time
d) Only exists in the past

8. Which word means "to suggest something without saying it directly"?

a) Pursue
b) Imply
c) Bid
d) Stain

9. A "gorgeous" sunset would be:

a) Ugly and dark
b) Beautiful and stunning
c) Quick and brief
d) Cloudy and gray

10. To "pursue" a dream means to:

a) Give up on it
b) Forget about it
c) Follow and try to achieve it
d) Talk about it only

Exercise 3: True or False (Explain Your Answer)

11. A "threat" is something that makes you feel safe and protected.

True
False

Explain why:

12. If something is "dreadful," it means it's very bad or unpleasant.

True
False

Explain why:

13. To "embody" something means to be a perfect example or representation of it.

True
False

Explain why:

14. A "stain" on your shirt will make it look cleaner and newer.

True
False

Explain why:

15. "Opaque" glass allows you to see through it clearly.

True
False

Explain why:

Exercise 4: Rephrase the Sentences

Rewrite each sentence using the word in parentheses. Keep the same meaning.

16. The movie was so disgusting that I had to leave the theater. (revolting)

17. The helicopter stayed floating in the air above the building. (hover)

18. She tried to reach her goal of winning the championship. (attain)

19. His tone of voice suggested that he was angry without saying it. (imply)

20. The athlete represents everything that hard work and dedication mean. (embody)

Lesson 28

Target Vocabulary

adult broad classic disaster fancy gag hoax ignorant morale omen pang recoup sway titanic wrongdoing

Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks (Cloze)

1. The earthquake was a terrible that destroyed many buildings in the city.

2. The company hopes to its losses after last year's poor sales.

3. When you turn eighteen, you are considered an in most countries.

4. The bridge was so wide and that ten cars could drive side by side.

5. The team's improved greatly after they won three games in a row.

Exercise 6: Multiple Choice

6. A "hoax" is:

a) A true story
b) A trick or false story meant to deceive people
c) A type of animal
d) A scientific discovery

7. What does "ignorant" mean?

a) Very intelligent
b) Lacking knowledge or information
c) Full of energy
d) Very wealthy

8. Something "titanic" would be:

a) Very small and insignificant
b) Medium-sized
c) Extremely large and powerful
d) Made of metal

9. A "classic" book is one that:

a) Was published last week
b) Is of high quality and has lasting value
c) Is very short
d) Is boring and outdated

10. To "sway" means to:

a) Stand completely still
b) Move slowly from side to side
c) Jump up and down
d) Fall down suddenly

Exercise 7: True or False (Explain Your Answer)

11. An "omen" is a sign that something, usually something bad, will happen in the future.

True
False

Explain why:

12. A "pang" is a sudden sharp feeling, like pain or emotion.

True
False

Explain why:

13. "Wrongdoing" refers to illegal or dishonest behavior.

True
False

Explain why:

14. A "fancy" restaurant is usually cheap and casual.

True
False

Explain why:

15. A "gag" can be a joke or something used to prevent someone from speaking.

True
False

Explain why:

Exercise 8: Rephrase the Sentences

Rewrite each sentence using the word in parentheses. Keep the same meaning.

16. The hurricane was an enormous catastrophe that affected thousands of people. (disaster)

17. The trees moved gently from side to side in the wind. (sway)

18. She felt a sudden sharp feeling of guilt when she remembered her promise. (pang)

19. The businessman tried to get back the money he had lost in the failed investment. (recoup)

20. The black cat crossing their path was considered a sign of bad luck. (omen)

Teacher's Note: These exercises are designed to challenge a 12-year-old ESL learner with varied question types. Encourage the student to use a dictionary when needed and to write complete, thoughtful explanations for the True/False questions.