Question

ela buzz
circle the nine synonyms for hit.
then fill in the blank with the synonym
that best completes the sentence.
thrash strike crash droop
collision punch glimpse success
lodge bestseller slap swat
josiah will ________________________ the gong
exactly once at the very end of the song.

Explanation:

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. "Hit" means to strike or come into contact with force. "Thrash" means to beat or strike repeatedly. "Strike" means to hit with force. "Punch" means to hit with a fist. "Slap" means to hit with the palm of the hand. "Swat" means to hit with a quick blow. For the sentence, "strike" is the most appropriate as it is a common verb used with "gong".

Answer:

Circle thrash, strike, punch, slap, swat.
Josiah will strike the gong exactly once at the very end of the song.