Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best word from the box that fits.
The words we can use are:
- influence
- height
- audience
- support
- available
- instrument
- opportunity
- convince
- ability
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1. The teacher had great __________ over his students.
Think: What does a teacher have over students? Not physical things — it’s about power or effect on them.
→ “influence” means the power to affect someone’s behavior or decisions.
✔ influence
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2. Do you know when the movie will be __________?
Think: When is something ready for people to watch or get?
→ “available” means ready to be used or seen.
✔ available
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3. That boy has a great __________ to learn.
Think: What do you call a chance to do something good?
→ “opportunity” means a good time or chance to do something.
✔ opportunity
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4. Do you think I have the __________ to succeed?
Think: What do you need inside yourself to do well?
→ “ability” means the skill or talent to do something.
✔ ability
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5. The play was performed in front of the __________.
Think: Who watches a play?
→ “audience” means the group of people watching a show.
✔ audience
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6. Did you measure your __________ when you grew up?
Think: What do you measure as you grow taller?
→ “height” is how tall you are.
✔ height
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7. I hope that all your teachers __________ you.
Think: What do teachers do to help students feel better or stronger?
→ “support” means to help or encourage someone.
✔ support
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8. She had to __________ her mom to let her go.
Think: What do you do when you want someone to agree with you?
→ “convince” means to make someone believe or agree.
✔ convince
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9. What __________ do you play?
Think: What musical thing do people play?
→ “instrument” means a tool for making music, like guitar or piano.
✔ instrument
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Final Answer:
1. influence
2. available
3. opportunity
4. ability
5. audience
6. height
7. support
8. convince
9. instrument
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 9th grade language arts worksheet.
