Choose the word that best completes each sentence. You may need to change the form of the word to make it grammatically correct.
The tired family ________________(ed) along the street, trying to find their way out of the park.
Miss Carla's ________________ work with the mentally ill makes her a model for unselfish work.
Miguel's __________________ comments hurt the feelings of all of his friends.
After looking up directions and hotel information on Mapquest.com, Sandy's family ________________ (ed) on their long trip to New York.
Her classmates couldn't believe that Cindy had the ____________________ to tell the teacher that he was incorrect.
After a ten-hour shift at work, Mike needs a period of ________________ before doing anything productive at home.
Marcus's _______________ personality made it difficult for him to speak to the large audience.
Rory's family was shocked with his __________________ use of the technical language after only one day on the job.
The students have been _______________ of their duties; they have not done homework in weeks.
Because there was a __________________ of employees in the store, the boss hired some seasonal help.
The lady's ___________________ paid for her airplane ticket, hotel, and food.
The __________________ influenza virus spread throughout the entire daycare, making all the children sick.
John was fired from his job because there was a huge ___________________ between his account books and how much money was actually in the accounts.
The teacher _________________(ed) to her students' request to postpone the test for another day.
The judge would give no ________________ to the bank robber since this was his third offense.