1. observed: inspected, celebrated, examined → commemorated
2. commemorate: remember, note, note → observed
3. entitled: authorized, named, validated → requested
4. suffering: cost, punishment, sorrow → sacrifice
5. began: initiated, started, created → commenced
6. disastrous: tragic, vital, critical → catastrophic
7. significance: meaning, importance, emphasis → impact
8. requested: claimed, sought, asked → demanded
9. wars: struggles, battles, disagreements → conflicts
10. grow: promote, blossom, increase → flourish
11. represents: symbolizes, illustrates, expresses → signifies
12. perished: withered, terminated, died → expired
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of veterans day worksheet for 2nd grade.