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© Smart Achievers

Mastery Testing Passages for Level C to Level X of the

Smart Words Word Study Program

First Edition 2001 by Bulluss & Coles

Revised Edition 2006 by Bulluss & Coles

Revised Edition 2007 by Bulluss & Coles

Revised Edition 2008 by Bulluss & Coles

Second Edition 2014 by Bradley

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ISBN: 978-0-9875018-5-1

It is suggested that, on Day 1 of the Smart Words cycle, students be tested to evaluate

whether the previous set of words has been mastered. To do this, prepare a cloze

activity from the Mastery Testing passages in this publication.

e.g. Testing mastery of Level G06 before introducing Level G07

Write the cloze passage for Level G06 on a board for the group to view.

Read the sentence aloud with the students.

It was dusty and windy for twenty days.

Delete one of the list words. Read again, orally inserting the deleted word.

It was _______ and windy for twenty days.

Delete a second list word. Read again, orally inserting the deleted words.

It was _______ and _________ for twenty days.

Eventually delete all the list words. Read again, orally inserting all the deleted words.

It was _________ and _________ for __________ days.

The students then write the complete sentence, inserting all the deleted words.

Check the work. If most students have spelt the list word correctly, proceed to the next

set of list words.

At some other time, review, with those students who have made errors, the words that

were spelt incorrectly.

If the majority of the students have not achieved success with the words tested, repeat

the whole set with the whole group of students.

C1 The men sat on a big red rug.

C2 I can see a bee on top of a weed.

C3 I may pay the man for the hay.

C4 Jill went up the hill to the well, but she fell.

C5 The boy will miss his toy in the mess.

C6 The sand is deep at the end of the pond.

C7 We lost the rest of the seeds in the dust at the camp.

C8 We went to lift the soft nest off the sand.

C9 We were glad to see our club flag in the wind.

C10 A crab and a frog can swim from the twig.

C11 Mum will kiss me when I skip.

C12 The rock hit the back of my neck.

C13 I rushed to the fish shop but it was shut.

C14 My arm hit the tall wall as I hit the ball.

C15 The rich king with a long chin, can sing a song.

All C The twins sat in the back of the car with the lost doll left

at the shop.

C1 I must stop and not step on the nest.

C2 I went to the pond to hunt and jump in the mud.

C3 Jill went up the hill to the well, but she fell.

C4 I will miss the buzz of the bees when I go off.

C5 One day, on the way to the bay, I saw some hay.

C6 It may cost a lot to camp when we cull the crabs.

C7 The boy will play with his soft toy.

C8 I have seen a bee feed from a weed.

C9 I rushed to the fish shop but it was shut.

C10 I will get a ring when I sing a long song.

C11 The duck went back to sit on the rock.

C12 The stars are far away from the farm.

C13 The rich man will pay for the fish and chips.

C14 I will be glad to swim with a frog.

D1 The green ball was lost in the sand by the tree where we

went to play.

D2 I may keep this ring for them.

D3 The black truck is stuck in the mud on the track.

D4 A car can crash. I will brush the sand off the shell on the

shelf.

D5 I will cling to the swing if a bee stings me!

D6 A moth is on the thin cloth on the brick shelf.

D7 She will try to fling the stick to get it to fly in the sky.

D8 One and five is six. Two and seven is nine. Three and five is

eight.

D9 A shark can harm a man.

D10 They put mud on the rug. Get it off with a wet mop.

D11 Do not trip on the step of the tram.

D12 We had lunch on the bench.

D13 The pink fish can swim in the tank.

All D The man started sweeping the dust off the rug in the shop.

D1 The sheep will sleep next to the green tree.

D2 The kid kept kicking the wet kelp.

D3 The boy will play and then stay with us.

D4 The truck may get stuck on the tricky track.

D5 The truck crashed into the shrub and smashed its tray.

D6 An ant stung me when I was clinging to the swing.

D7 The thin moth got stuck in the thick broth.

D8 You will not cry if you kill a fly.

D9 The fowls and cows live with the clown in town.

D10 If I call for the ball you can all fall down.

D11 I’m going to the mall now as a stall has sweets.

D12 A bunch of kids will sit on the bench to munch their lunch.

D13 The trunk sank when it fell off the plank.

D14 One two three four five, once I got a fish alive, six seven

eight nine ten, then I let it go again.

E1 This is his thong. It was in your car.

E2 It is hard to print well with a blunt pencil.

E3 The strap on my bag has split in two bits.

E4 We got back to the farm from the park at dark. It was hard.

E5 A sheep was in our street!

E6 Which way did the cat stray?

E7 It was too cool to go in the pool so soon.

E8 He sat on the seat by the sea to read, and eat his tea.

E9 She had to wait for the rain and hail to stop.

E10 I went down the road to the town to get soap.

E11 Thanks for the cool drink.

E12 She may spill the egg on her pink dress.

E13 I took a look at a good new book on cooking.

E14 I saw the car tow the boat out of the shed.

All E We had coats on when it was raining. The drops landed on our

backs.

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F1 We threw three balls at the shed wall.

F2 The girl had torn her dress and had dirt in her fair hair.

F3 We sweep with a broom and paint with a brush. We eat with a

spoon and jump in a hoop.

F4 I clean my teeth after each meal of brown toast and cream.

F5 When she went to the beach, the girl had on a short skirt and

green shirt.

F6 The duck will quack at the queer thing.

F7 We stood on the lawn as the football slowly flew into the sky.

F8 We found our round hoop on the ground this morning.

F9 We came to the gate to wave to the boy who gave us a

cake.

F10 I ride my bike on the wide line at the side of the track.

F11 The brown dog woke when the cat took his bone home.

All F The bad boys waved and shouted and threw stones at the

birds. The birds flew down and made the boys go home.

F1 We will throw three balls at the shed wall.

F2 We came to the gate to wave to the boy who gave us a cake.

F3 I ride my bike on the wide line at the side of the track.

F4 The black dog woke when the cat took his bone home.

F5 We used a tube to go down the huge sand dune.

F6 This morning I saw my shorts were torn as they had worn out.

F7 He will train us to shoot the ball into a hoop.

F8 We shouted when we found our round hoop on the ground this

morning.

F9 When she left home, the girl had on a short skirt and dirty shirt.

F10 The queen thinks it is queer for a duck to quack at a duke.

F11 The fairy sat on a red chair as she brushed her fair hair.

F12 We stood on the lawn as the football slowly flew into the sky.

F13 I clean my teeth after each meal of brown toast and creamy

corn.

F14 The bad boys waved and shouted and threw stones at the

birds. The birds flew down and made the boys go home.

G1 The man had to hose his roses.

G2 The space mice had a nice feed of the rice they found at a

place called Mars.

G3 I will not be cold if I fold the old gold rug and hold it around

me.

G4 Mum did not smile when we broke the spade in the drive

way.

G5 I was hoping they were saving the hosing until it was cooler.

G6 It was windy and dusty for twenty days.

G7 Go over and open both books. I can read most of them.

G8 When did the cloth begin to dry out? It began when the sun

came out.

G9 A light must be bright at night or we might get a fright at the

sight of a mouse in the room.

G10 Our class went past the glass wall last night.

G11 We had our lunches on dishes and our drinks in glasses while

sitting on the benches.

G12 The kind man will help the blind child to find his toy.

All G He folded the rug he was holding and closed the box of rice

he was saving. He drove home hoping he might find a bright

place to have his lunch.

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H1 We went for a long march around the block to get some

strong string for the party.

H2 Some other boys also went into their place to find some forks.

H3 Eleven and two is thirteen. Twelve and six is eighteen. Fourteen

and three is seventeen.

H4 Our picnic was held up until the insect flew off.

H5 I dropped the hairbrush on the bathmat.

H6 I think we are free to have a picnic snack at the creek next

week.

H7 It was such a grand match! The pitcher threw well. No-one

could catch the batted balls.

H8 He had a ticket for the cricket in a packet in the pocket of his

jacket.

H9 At midday we sat in the garden while the clay was cleaned off

the white carpet.

H10 We had a feast of peaches and cream by the cool stream,

away from the heat.

H11 In the moonlight, a spooky witch came from the south on her

broomstick.

All H They were filming the insects in the gardens. Then they had to

catch them. They were counted and freed on some patches of

high ground at the east end of the lawn.

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I1 The storm came in from the north, stopping the sport, but giving

the thirsty garden a drink.

I2 Our grade had to bake a cake made from dates. I hate dates!

I3 All her life the old wife had to cook inside on a fire stove.

I4 The tiny pony was so lazy the lady and her baby had to walk.

I5 Daddy and Mummy were sorry there was no jelly to carry out to

the sunny deck.

I6 The ladies sat beside the lake with their babies behind them,

until it became too dark to see the ducks.

I7 The brass clip was too tight to open. I had to ask Dad to help.

I8 My uncle gave me a pie that was too hot to handle.

I9 I put the pudding full of apples on the high shelf of the oven to

bake.

I10 He batted well. He dropped the bat as he stepped off the plate

and started running.

I11 Last winter the driver came around the corner to see a tiger by

the river!

I12 Father has never had a blister on his foot before.

All I His uncle was taking pies to the sports car drivers. The cars were

thundering by at a frightening rate, faster than ever before,

hoping to be the winning team.

1 On my birthday we got dirty playing sport in the storm.

2 Our grade was told not to chase the snake near the flame.

3 When there was a fire outside, the queen stayed inside on her

throne.

4 The pony was so lazy the lady and her tiny baby had to walk.

5 The daddy and mummy were sorry there was no jelly to carry out to

the sunny deck.

6 The nannies feed berries to the babies while the ladies go to parties.

7 When the babies begin to teethe I put cream between their gums to

soothe the pain.

8 I wear a giant mask with a magic brass clasp to stop the nasty

germs.

9 I grumbled because my uncle gave me a pie that was too hot to

handle.

10 He put the pudding into the bush because he was too full!

11 She adores her new pony, but now she has more chores than

before.

12 Last winter my sister got a splinter under her big toe.

13 It is a pity that the city is so far from the river because I never get to

go there.

14 The teacher told the driver to go around the corner to see the tiger

eating a beaver.

J1 We will spoil the food if we boil it too long in the oil.

J2 Her coin has a hole in it. The day is warm.

J3 The crew took the coach through the rain shower to the coast

tower.

J4 I hear that dear little Jan is nearly ten years old.

J5 Always take care of your eyes. Beware of the glare of the sun.

J6 They have gone back to live where they first lived until they had

to leave!

J7 The mouse lived at the house for many more days before the

horse came.

J8 The prince and princess danced in a circle on the shore in the

warm sunlight.

J9 On a stormy, rainy day it is easy for the family to get dirty.

J10 Butter on crumpets is good for dinner in summer, but better for

supper in winter.

J11 The girl had a little paddle in the puddle while she ate her apple.

J12 A rabbit and a sparrow lived in the paddock. The rabbit liked

to eat carrot.

All J The fairies were pleased that the prince was coming to their

houses. The kettle was bubbling and the cheese was ready for

supper. There would be dancing and creamy pies to eat.

J1 Do not spoil the soil by putting oil on the bore.

J2 The stove is so warm it will boil the oil.

J3 The crew will chew the poached eggs on toasted grain bread

after they have a shower.

J4 I fear that it will take nearly a year to rear the tiger.

J5 Do you dare to stare at the hare? Beware, and take care not to

scare it when you glare.

J6 I love to leave grain for the dove who lives in an alcove above

our cabin.

J7 The girl held on tightly as she bravely rode the horse safely

away from the scary house.

J8 The princess has a fairly nice voice that we will hear when we

go to the circus.

J9 The mouse made a lot of noise when it ate the creamy cheese

next to the cider.

J10 The summer supper was better than scary dinner when a robber

broke the ladder on the gutter.

J11 The little boy was paddling in the middle of the puddle blowing

bubbles from a bottle.

J12 The sparrow followed the parrot to the carrot paddock.

J13 They will urge the surfers to take turns on the curly waves so

they don’t get hurt.

J14 Our team was pleased they got ribbons for coming first, second

and third in the race.

K1 The palm trees do not sway on a calm day.

K2 Tomorrow we must do what we did not do today, and cannot

do tonight.

K3 The bread was as heavy as lead, so we spread it with lots of jam

instead of butter.

K4 We could not surf on Thursday because it was our turn to go to

church.

K5 I was asleep alone in the house when the alarm went off. I was

awake quickly and turned it off. I’m afraid I went back to sleep.

K6 I wrote two letters to someone I know.

K7 We were numb as we sat in the castle and listened for the

ghost. You could hear a crumb drop.

K8 I climbed on a chair, rather than the stairs, to look through the

window at the foal.

K9 I bought four pears. I brought them to school for morning tea.

K10 My friend said he was pretty busy building many doll’s houses.

K11 What do you want to watch, something about wasps or about

the wattle tree?

K12 Both mother and son love honey.

K13 A large hedge grew along the edge of the ridge.

All K There was a ghost in the old castle. We were numb with fear

when we saw it on the stairs. No-one said anything. Our knees

were knocking before we raced away.

K1 The calf was under the palm tree for half an hour before she

joined the other calves in the paddock.

K2 The almond bread was as heavy as lead. That meant the head

cook had not read the cook book.

K3 The calm gnu followed the bear with a pear to the council sign

that warned them of gnats.

K4 Honestly, I feel afraid that I am awake and alone at night. I like

to stay asleep and dream about calves.

K5 The knight knew to kneel on one knee and raise his knife to end

the battle.

K6 The brave knight will scare the ghost away with his deadly

sword.

K7 The plumber wrote a note telling us that he cut his thumb and

wrist. His limb felt numb so he left.

K8 When I go to the castle I often like to listen to the little lambs as

they jostle in the paddocks.

K9 The fairy at the dairy made some soup for the foal that was as

black as coal.

K10 I brought the sketch of the new hutch I thought you had bought

for here.

K11 We watched the static electrical storm on the way to the picnic

and we thought that we should hasten home instead.

K12 Anyone who thinks everybody has everything they want is

wrong.

K13 Everybody sat on the edge of the bridge and watched the

large barge nudge its way along the river.

K14 Tomorrow, everything that was wrecked in the storm yesterday

will be cleaned up by a large group of people.

L1 Life was tough for early man on earth.

L2 One evening in June we heard a tune we had learned at

school.

L3 A monkey and several donkeys lived on the valley floor where

barley grew.

L4 People buy new shoes because their old ones are not good

enough.

L5 We use a litre of milk each day. One hundred centimetres is

equal to one metre.

L6 Thirty days has September, April June and November. All the

rest have thirty one except February which has 28 or 29.

L7 Everyone saw the butterfly with all the colours of the rainbow on

its wings.

L8 The hungry lions will roar until they are fed by the man in blue.

L9 We should not talk or laugh at a concert.

L10 There is a blossom tree and a kennel by the tennis court at the

bottom of the garden.

L11 The worm’s work is to break up soil where it is damp in the

world.

L12 Dinner was almost ready when we sat at the table for steak and

carrots.

All L Everybody was hungry so our aunt cooked the meal. We sat at

the table talking and laughing with one another about eating

worms or litres of blue soup. We could hardly wait for tea to be

ready.

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M1 It indeed seemed like a sheer drop as we made good speed

down the steep slopes.

M2 We had to check our time as the clock struck six o’clock.

M3 I’m glad the buckle on the jacket wasn’t breaking. We

wouldn’t have been able to get another until Thursday.

M4 To get a good finish on varnish you’ll have to polish it often.

M5 Any chance I can get a fourth sandwich to keep me going

while I play chess?

M6 Suddenly, after the stormy day, the rocky slope gave way.

Luckily we were nearly at the bottom and we landed safely.

M7 I was skipping when I slipped. My knee needed rubbing.

M8 Switch on the light in the kitchen so we can fetch the

sketch we drew.

M9 We had no shelter on our travels. It was good that we had a

blanket when we began to shiver.

M10 The trees formed a border around the orchard in order to keep

the deer out.

M11 If a single beetle startled a rider, he or she might struggle to stay

in the saddle.

M12 The knight was struck dumb when he answered the enemy’s

whistle.

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The drover looked sleepily at his watch, stretched and crawled

out from his blanket. He whistled softly to his horse, slipped into

the saddle ready to travel the punishing rock track with the

cattle.

M1 His peers cheered after the driver steered around the worried

deer.

M2 I’m not sure what’s going on but they’ll tell us if we’ll wait.

M3 We weren’t going to cheer too loudly but couldn’t help it and it

didn’t really matter.

M4 We’ve got to go to the park together. You’d never think they’d

get lost on the way but they could.

M5 It’s a shame he couldn’t finish the show after his dog broke the

leash and vanished into the snow.

M6 It’ll be really handy having my aunty to punish my cheeky dog

if he suddenly splashes me.

M7 I rubbed the back of the horse while it trotted to the stable and

my sister skipped behind us begging for a turn.

M8 At eight o’clock the boy checked the unlucky duckling that

was struck by the falling bracket

M9 Our mother forced us to finish our dinner before we could finally

order some shortbread.

M10 The writer wriggled as I wrestled him to give me an answer

about what happened to the wreckage.

M11 The pretty women have a knack for kneading the dough. They

carry it in knapsacks and sell it to the people.

M12 It was a struggle to find the single needle that fell in the hay

and startled the beetle.

M13 He didn’t have a chance to catch his friend cheating in the

chess game as he was busy eating his sandwich.

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N1 The rooster crowed faintly at the main gate.

N2 On the last game of the season, the team had to make at

least seven runs. For that reason they had to steal bases.

N3 The thief used a power screw driver to get to the jewels. The

story was in the newspaper. Someone drew his picture.

N4 The crow had grown too large for the hollow in the tree.

N5 Take care to have some spare money in case the fare has

gone up. It would be awful not to get a ride.

N6 We were proud that only a quarter of our small cakes made

of flour were left at the stall.

N7 The cakes for sale were on a plate in the shade made by the

square shaped roof.

N8 The girl made a huge stroke at the ball but did not quite hit it.

The umpire called “Strike one!”

N9 There was orange, ginger and porridge for sale at the stall.

The charge was small but still someone needed change.

N10 A fisherman is often a sailor. I am a learner farmer.

N11 I promise not to sneeze when you serve me a floury scone.

N12 The pantry was not empty. There were plenty of cherries and

tiny lollies.

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The yellow dawn broke as the promise of a magical day

unfolded. The campers had porridge and poached eggs,

pulled on their trousers and crossed the bridge to where they

could skate on the ice until the shadows gave a reason to go

back to camp.

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O1 The secret will become known the moment he removes the

mask.

O2 Our daily health depends more on a healthy breakfast than the

weather.

O3 I was thankful for the thickness of the rug when the coldness

became worse.

O4 We will rearrange the luggage before we rejoin the bus to return

to revisit our friends.

O5 The leather was spoilt by the moist rag left on it. It could not be

repaired.

O6 This month my cousin was among the group who won the prize.

O7 His advice was to accept the parcel, since no trace was found

of the other one at the city hotel.

O8 Is it the truth that an emu danced to the music?

O9 The leader took the group of tourists around the old prison.

O10 The trees shield the field from the fierce winds.

O11 The nurse had a purple purse. She had the strap under her

collar.

O12 You could help yourself to juice or milk at the golf club.

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In many countries people live peaceful, healthy lives where

they have many choices for becoming steadily more wealthy.

O1 From the moment we looked beyond the strange token on the

hotel wall, we had become very scared. It was a bad omen.

O2 Before eating a healthy breakfast, a steadying breath across

the breadth of my chest gives a wealth of calm to my morning.

O3 The kindness of the people was useless. The thickness of the

snow made them all feel helpless.

O4 The builders needed to return to the house to revise their report

on the repair and rebuild after the fire.

O5 The hoist was helpful as it stopped the pain in granny’s joints.

She was very thankful.

O6 The handsome king, covered in jewels, stood in front of his

people as he welcomed the new queen to his kingdom.

O7 I recently got a parcel in the post for tickets to the fancy

concert.

O8 For the benefit of the travellers, the guides made a habit of

checking the exits before visiting the old building.

O9 On the tour of the prison we were told the story of the foes who

lost their toes after battling with the garden hoe.

O10 The chief caught the thief from a single clue. His cousin found a

piece of cloth which took them out to the country.

O11 During music class, I knocked my toe on the chair and it turned

purple. My tutor sent me to the school nurse.

O12 The satchel suits my needs better than a clutch purse as it will

hold more fruit for my lunch.

O13 As the ship cast off the dock, the captain raised the sail on the

mast and the crew blasted off towards the horizon.

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P1 We agreed about the amount of the award paid to the winner.

P2 Her husband is the station master on the island railway.

P3 You ought to play your game on the fourteenth court.

P4 If you are untidy you misplace things!

P5 The oldest man was the bravest , but he had to work harder

each day.

P6 It is a bigger piece of paper but much thinner.

P7 If we destroy their habitat, things like the platypus, oyster and

octopus will disappear.

P8 To our dismay the relay was delayed so we had to depart late.

P9 We ate salad and drank coffee while several people made

speeches.

P10 A shrine was built to show respect for those who perished.

P11 By stretching our muscles we can avoid a simple ankle injury.

All P We all agreed that we had enjoyed the voyage to the reefs

around the islands. Several of the older people had hoped for a

summer day but it was really quite cool.

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Q1 Last Christmas we went to the scene of the wreck of the old

yacht.

Q2 The owner will not permit the herd to graze on the ferns on the

farm.

Q3 My daughter, who is an author, is launching her first book. She

is self taught.

Q4 We paid the man daily to explain to the patrons what was

contained in the sauce.

Q5 Having electric power allows us to load things on the

computer.

Q6 On a clear night it is a treat to sneak out to watch the stars

appear.

Q7 Wheat is often stored in a huge heap underneath a cover.

Q8 The best route was by the narrow track, because it

was cooler.

Q9 Before it got too cloudy we took a photograph of ourselves by

the fountain.

Q10 The old wooden chair chosen by my nephew was broken.

Q11 The partners have chosen to live together in the western desert.

Q12 My craft is sewing with needle and thread. I was breathless

when I ran for shelter as the weather started to threaten rain.

Q13 A swarm of bees caused a rare scare at the wharf.

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As the drama unfolded we heard how, despite the perfect

autumn day, the ship had been wrecked in the shallow water.

It was hard to explain to the frightened crowd that everyone

would be saved that afternoon.

Q1 The disciplined detective was fascinated as she tried to discern

the scent at the scene of the crime in the science room.

Q2 The tactful person made contact with the council and was

given a permit to reverse their caravan.

Q3 There was a heavy downfall of rain as the crowd sang the final

hymn during the solemn Anzac Day service.

Q4 Although popular, the drink contained too much sugar,

explained the doctor.

Q5 No one could predict the verdict however the judge said all

must respect it.

Q6 The researcher felt much remorse as he remembered his

insensitive reply to the request.

Q7 The sopranos stood by the pianos watching videos of

kangaroos eating avocados and mangoes.

Q8 The prize was an invite to a meal of potatoes, tomatoes,

chicken and spice served upon a trestle table.

Q9 The famous actor signed his autograph for his nephew on a

photograph of himself running through a fountain.

Q10 The carpenter had not forgotten to repair and strengthen the

broken wooden bench.

Q11 Both partners needed their slippers and bathers for the event

held in the western desert.

Q12 Stories of pirate treasure and stolen weapons are good for

tourism in fine weather.

Q13 The athlete succumbed to doubt and began to tremble. He

missed the subtle step and tripped twisting his ankle and

straining a muscle.

Q14 The mother crept in and knelt by her baby’s cot while her

some slept and dreamt of a platypus.

R1 It was a mistake to leave the safety of the concrete wall

and thus invite the crocodile to bite.

R2 The fire brigade took first place in the parade. They won a prize

for fighting the blaze.

R3 A danger sign had been erected by the damaged carriage

whose brakes had failed.

R4 Every copy of the study had already been sent out by the

company. It was really a pity there were not more copies.

R5 A notice board and a fairly old cairn marked the spot of the old

board walk.

R6 The students should not be worried about the exams, because

they have studied hard.

R7 The potatoes and tomatoes were nowhere to be found, so we

had biscuits made with cocoa and coconut instead.

R8 The venomous snake is dangerous as its poisonous bite can kill.

R9 A marvellous breeze wafted into the lounge helping us breathe

after the stifling heat.

R10 We had a walkover in the baseball game.

R11 Neither of the children had ever studied the piano because the

height of the stool made it difficult to reach the keys!

All R We spent a glorious afternoon at the fairground. The air was

freezing and we had been undecided about going but we

watched the parade, won several prizes and decided to

arrange another trip either after our basketball game or later

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S1 We were delighted that the curtains were the correct length,

but it took all our strength to hang them.

S2 It is important to be supported by someone on a platform

before going snorkelling. You would not go if a force three

tornado was reported.

S3 We were so excited with the notice in the office that the visit to

the palace was certain to go ahead.

S4 I suppose it was no surprise that the accident occurred. It was

a result of someone being clumsy.

S5 The pupil had a cough which the potion would not cure.

S6 The guest had a quarrel with the brother of the couple.

It was not his fault, so he wandered away.

S7 The question included a maths equation with directions

for the action to take and an explanation to support the

action.

S8 An elephant is an animal that lives in a distant land.

S9 I will be amazed if we can escape the attack of the

mosquitoes that arrived at dusk.

S10 I recall that at first we had to reject the rewrite of the reform

paper.

S11 We had to search for some clue in order to rescue the dentist

from the cabin cruiser.

S12 Believe me, the fierce storm was the worst ever

experienced on a cruise!

S13 I took a photograph of the koala, kookaburra and zebra with

my camera from the veranda.

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covered more distance than we would normally have done.

But it was unimportant when we saw the amazing scenery.

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T1 We had an adventure with our companions driving through the

nature park capturing wonderful photographs of the creatures

there.

T2 The giant had to go on a diet to get his weight down.

T3 The difficulty was that, after a lengthy trial, the results were

recorded incorrectly.

T4 There are many stories in history of the first factories built.

T5 The actor followed the director's directions, keeping close to

the author’s intention.

T6 It was a weird feeling to have received a choice of cartons.

T7 The preference for silence at the commencement of a concert

is well known.

T8 We had hardly any cardboard cartons in our garbage in the

barn.

T9 The searcher found the container in the freezer. The officer was

commended for his bravery.

T10 We watched with disbelief, as the unwelcome visitor just

disappeared after the misunderstanding.

T11 The students were so impatient they were incapable of

anything but incorrect work

T12 The ugliness of the region was made worse by the utter

emptiness and dustiness.

T13 To our amazement, but enjoyment, the artist was presented

with flowers from the florist before the commencement of the

exhibition.

T14 The children were signing with their usual signatures.

All T The doctor wrote a lengthy statement with reference to

the perceived health of the officer.

T1 We had an adventure with our companions driving through the nature

park capturing wonderful photographs of the creatures there.

T2 The pilot went on trial for carrying lions and primates in iron cages on

his final flight.

T3 After a good scrub, the filthy kitten’s itchy, patchy fur was no longer

knotty and matted. She was now shiny and sleepy, dozing in the sun.

T4 After accidentally mistaking the woman for a famous actress, we

simply walked away as quickly as we could. It was absolutely

horrifying!

T5 The inspector investigated the minor role the mayor played in the

suspicious escalator death of a visiting professor.

T6 I had no choice but to recoil when the toilet began to make weird

noises.

T7 The children of Southern Gum Primary School always won the yearly

wilderness tracking contest.

T8 Before the conference, the cartoonist emerged from her apartment

wearing a cardigan the colour of wet cardboard.

T9 The searchers were rewarded for their bravery when they found the

murderer hiding from officers in a freezer container.

T10 The old lady discussed her disgust at the unwelcome presence of an

uncommon insect in her home that caused her distress.

T11 The teacher was impatient with the student whose incorrect use of

grammar made the sentence improper.

T12 Proof of Jimmy’s laziness was plentiful. The pitiful attempt to cover up

the dustiness of his room resulted in punishment for his naughtiness.

T13 After the appointment with the florist, Amy signed an agreement that

payment would be made upon commencement of the job.

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U1 The public was admitted to inspect the new musical instrument.

Each adult was given a plastic disc with the instructions on it.

U2 We will assist you to construct the building.

U3 We shall have to get the sticky shampoo off the carpet on the

deck.

U4 The tunnel, built to connect the two countries on either side of

the channel, had the effect of moving the traffic more quickly.

U5 We could not afford to attempt to collect the money before

the arrival of the official.

U6 The pioneers succeeded, to some degree, because they

preferred to take advice from experts.

U7 We can benefit from the custom of putting labels on modern

garments.

U8 In a hot climate it is necessary to have a cool cabinet to keep

the chocolate solid.

U9 The miracles of modern medicine have made measles less

dangerous.

U10 A chemist would no doubt have the knowledge of whether a

certain tablet would help with an ear ache.

U11 Take caution when walking on the wet laundry floor!

U12 I declare this software is a bargain.

All U We received cheerful assistance from the panel of experts.

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V1 The cockatoos approached the township in great flocks.

V2 It was revealed that there had been an increase in our ability

to heal people of diseases.

V3 Farmers are bound to complain about a drought.

V4 We can be better educated if we are prepared to debate

and investigate things that relate to our separate interests.

V5 The female singer included several costumes on her trip in the

aeroplane.

V6 We urge you not to dawdle if the purpose for moving is urgent.

V7 The colleges in this region will take advantage of new

technology.

V8 The detective actively resolved to continue to explore every

possible way to solve the crime.

V9 Avoid eating things that might poison you, particularly if you

are going aboard a plane.

V10 The behaviour of the talkative people on the ferry was

exemplary.

V11 The staff will patrol the giraffe enclosure.

V12 Some folks refuse to exercise, under any circumstances, even

though they will need medicine if they don’t do so.

All V It is senseless to unfasten your seat belt before stopping. It puts

you at a real disadvantage in a crash.

V1 The boomerang approached the cockatoo as it flew over the lagoon.

V2 It was revealed that an increase in the number of diseases occurring at

a retreat in Spain had been concealed

V3 The farmer exclaimed that he didn’t have to refrain from complaining

about the drought he was bound to encounter.

V4 We can demonstrate our education if we are able to debate about

complicated ideas.

V5 The female umpire concluded that the players could compete in

costumes.

V6 The hawk gawked at the fawn as it dawdled through the scrawny

bushes.

V7 The genius suggested that the average pigeon generally weighed the

same as a sausage, depending on its gender.

V8 The detective sensed that the case could be resolved if he continued to

actively raise revenue.

V9 The boy had to avoid being boisterous on his skateboard because there

was no ointment left in the cupboard.

V10 His memory was suggestive of an exemplary secondary school

education.

V11 Because of the disaster, the giraffe had to wear a plaster which made it

difficult to grasp the leaves.

V12 The police celebrated after a compromise was reached to free the

innocent man.

V13 The organisation were in consideration of the information about a

solution to the conservation problem.

V14 The criminals had permission to give their confessions in quick succession

in order to make a good impression.

W1 I regret to say that the bacon wrapped in that paper has gone off!

W2 The pilot made a final run at landing.

W3 Our local group usually visits the museum to search for information

on volcanoes.

W4 It will take courage to trial a system for removing salt from the poor

quality, swampy water.

W5 I deny that I supplied you with a type of tyre that did not satisfy

your needs.

W6 The accomplishment of the new geography teacher aroused

a lot of interest.

W7 We will continue to achieve relief for a whole series of diseases.

W8 The standard of the soccer at this particular game was a formula

for success.

W9 In future, the temperature in this enclosure must regular so that the

creature is not injured and has pleasure.

W10 The youth won his eighth souvenir when he played the violin at a

tourism venue.

W11 Special precious stones have been found under boulders, and in

the ancient wrecks beneath the ocean.

W12 I disagree that cost has discouraged us from discovering new

plants.

W13 He expected to be able to examine the exhibit that had become

exposed on the beach after the extreme weather.

W14 The medical team at the hospital had documented the chemical

reaction at various intervals.

All W Take an umbrella if the low temperature continues. There may be

violent or distressing electrical storms.

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X1 We can transmit information by transferring it by telephone or television.

X2 We have noticed that there is now a practice of producing programs for

television that provide multicultural information that is productive.

X3 It is possible to be reasonably comfortable if you are sensible about

clothing on a hot day.

X4 Ambulances travel long distances to get the seriously injured people to

hospital.

X5 The pleasant, permanent assistant was a nonsmoker.

X6 We are encouraged to enrol in permanent classes to ensure we are

studious and get excellent results.

X7 The triplets rode their tricycles in unison.

X8 The woman caught the taxi to the theatre to be sure of reaching the

entrance on time.

X9 I have a password on my computer which enables me to turn on the

internet and download information.

X10 The slight, old man was proudly upright as he walked towards the ward,

to the delight of his family.

X11 Finally the well organized annual assembly, eventually took delivery of

the extremely new software.

X12 The conductor stamped the ticket of the passenger even though it was

meaningless.

X13 It is customary to be quiet in a local library, though unusual in a Primary

School library.

X14 It was with astonishment that we noticed the movement of the

government equipment out on to the pavements. Some new

arrangement must have been made.

X15 The section of the population had an instruction in relation to their

education about registration at primary school.

X16 We came to the conclusion that the explosion had not had sufficient

supervision.

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