Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best adjective from the list to fill in the blank.
The adjectives we can choose from are:
- delirious
- mischievous
- tedious
- anxious
- graceful
- contemporary
- humorous
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1. He became ________ and couldn’t see anything.
If someone “couldn’t see anything,” they might be confused, dizzy, or out of it — like when you’re very sick or feverish. The word
delirious fits here. It means being in a state of confusion or wild excitement, often due to illness.
→ Answer:
delirious
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2. Tom’s father was a ________ man, always making others laugh.
If he makes people laugh, he must be funny. The word for that is
humorous.
→ Answer:
humorous
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3. They had a ________ design in their house, everything was modern.
“Modern” is a clue. The word that means modern or up-to-date in style is
contemporary.
→ Answer:
contemporary
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4. Mary felt ________ before her big exam.
Before a big test, most people feel nervous or worried. That feeling is called
anxious.
→ Answer:
anxious
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5. Jack’s younger sister was very ________. She never listened to her parents.
If she doesn’t listen and probably gets into trouble on purpose, that’s being naughty or playful in a bad way. The word is
mischievous.
→ Answer:
mischievous
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6. Doing homework is a ________ task!
Homework can feel long, boring, and tiring. The word that describes something dull and repetitive is
tedious.
→ Answer:
tedious
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7. Julia looked very ________ whilst doing ballet.
Ballet dancers move smoothly and beautifully. The word that describes elegant movement is
graceful.
→ Answer:
graceful
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Final Answer:
1. delirious
2. humorous
3. contemporary
4. anxious
5. mischievous
6. tedious
7. graceful
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of english worksheet 5th grade.
