Question

every single day, bryan wakes up at 5 o’clock in the morning to take a 20 - mile jog. then, he goes to the gym to lift weights. afterwards, he does 50 laps in the pool. and this is before he goes to practice with the team every afternoon!
bryan is ________ about training because ________
my answer
my reason
relentless
he is extremely dedicated and exercises all of the time. he runs 10 miles, lifts weights, swims, and attends practice every day.
acceleration adaptable competent enhance evade incorporate persistent potential

1. dori had a very detailed plan for saving enough money to backpack through europe. she expected it would take about six months to a year. however, winning the state lottery shortened how much time she needed to prepare and save.

winning the lottery ________ dori’s timeline because ________
my answer
my reason

1. earl’s dream of working as a photographer for national geographic was not simple to achieve. he encountered many setbacks when people told him he didn’t have the talent and should go back home to the farm. with each rejection, he became more determined to prove everyone wrong.

earl was ________ because ________
my answer
my reason

1. helga had two great passions in life: books and cooking. she spent her entire adult life searching for a way to share these passions with others. she eventually opened a cafe that also served as the community’s only bookstore. her joy came from including both her passions in her daily work.

helga ________ her passions into everyday life because ________
my answer
my reason

1. penelope dedicated her time to improving vacant lots that had become dumping grounds for trash. she transformed them into parks for local residents and found better solutions for trash removal in the neighborhood.

penelope’s work ________ neighborhoods because ________
my answer
my reason

Explanation:

These questions require selecting appropriate vocabulary from the given list to complete sentences, with reasoning tied to context.

Answer:

1. My Answer: accelerated

My Reason: winning the lottery shortened her preparation time

1. My Answer: persistent

My Reason: he stayed determined despite rejections

1. My Answer: incorporated

My Reason: she included her passions (books/cooking) in her cafe-bookstore

1. My Answer: enhanced

My Reason: she transformed dumping grounds into parks and improved trash solutions