Vocabulary Exercise:

Fill in the Blanks:

1. The balloon began to ____ as more air was pumped into it.
2. She had good ____ and wanted to help others.
3. The thief ____ stole the valuable painting from the museum.
4. The knife had a ____ edge, making it perfect for cutting through tough materials.
5. I couldn’t hear the speaker’s words clearly, but I caught the ____ sound of his voice.
6. The professor engaged the students in an intellectual ____ about the topic.
7. The comedian’s jokes were so funny that the audience became ____ with laughter.

Sentences:

1. The pregnant woman’s belly started to distend as her baby grew.
2. Despite his audacious plan, he managed to successfully execute it.
3. The unexpected intrusion into their private conversation made them feel uncomfortable.
4. The baker used a serrated knife to slice the freshly baked bread.
5. Even the faintest sound of footsteps made her jump with fear.
6. The professor encouraged open discourse among his students to foster critical thinking.
7. The news of the accident made her hysterical with worry.