Question

1. despite the best care in the world, the turtle’s health began to __________. 7. it was a complete ________ that the student vandalized the school. 8. as was written in the ________, it was illegal to make a mockery of the traditions. 9. the lawyer needed a ________ witness to testify in the case. 10. the only __________ that he lacked was an excellent act score.

Explanation:

1. "decline" fits as health can worsen. 7. "shock" makes sense for student - vandalism. 8. "law" relates to legality. 9. "credible" for a witness. 10. "qualification" for an ACT score.

Answer:

1. decline
2. shock
3. law
4. credible
5. qualification