Synonyms Reading Workshop 2 CCR Vocabulary Synonyms Reading Workshop 2

Ben worked on the yard for about four hours on Saturday afternoon. (1) Ben worked on the yard for about four hours on Saturday afternoon.

(2) One trait that Mrs. Smith valued in her small dog was its tendency to growl whenever it saw a cat.

(3) The main idea of the article is that cockroaches can benefit humans. (2 possibilities)

(4) Miranda was an outstanding carpenter, and her skill in working with wood had made her grandparents proud.

The pollen in the air was a source of ongoing allergy to the twins. (5) The pollen in the air was a source of ongoing allergy to the twins.

(6) Whenever they cooked, the brothers often had a disagreement about the menu.

(7) According to Mrs. Jones, the proper way to clean windows is to use newspaper.

(8) When the young child turned down apple pie, his grandmother offered him a choice of ice cream or chocolate cake.

(9) As the game went on, it became clear that our team was going to lose.

(10) Ben said he weighed 160 pounds. His real weight was closer to 130.

(11) Mr. Jones was sure that raccoons had been getting into his garbage every night.

Jeb was determined to try to climb the steep mountain path. (12) Jeb was determined to try to climb the steep mountain path.

(13) Miranda found it difficult to admit that she had been wrong about the job.

(14) When his little brother was trying to raise money for the food drive, Ben decided to give $100.

(15) The high school students helped the 4th grade class make birdhouses last Friday.

(16) Attempting to find the puppy in the dark turned out to be a big mistake. Ben broke his ankle.

(17) The truck Ben bought was old, but he had decided he would only buy what he could afford.

(18) Mrs. Smith’s solution for keeping dogs out of her flowers was rather strange, but it worked.

(19) The screens didn’t fit the windows well, but Ben and his friends were able to figure out a way to change them.

(20) When the librarian asked Miranda to build shelves, she said she would think about it.

(21) When few people were interested in buying pizzas, the students knew they needed to find a new way to earn money.

(22) Ben counted the money three times to be certain his total was right.

(23) One benefit of working there is the employee discount. You can save money.

(24) Mrs. Jones was asked to judge the entries in the “Vegetables” section.