Unit 30 Name:

Completing the Sentence Period:


Directions: From the words for this unit, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. Use the word bank below for ease in the assignment.


pessimist precaution prosecute puncture retaliate


sham uncouth underscore wholesome wistful




The police have done their job in arresting the suspect; now it is up to the district attorney to _________________________________ him and prove his guilt.



Though many people doubted that the new program would do any real good, I thought it was a very _________________________________ development.



With a(n) _________________________________ expression on his face, the prisoner looked through his cell window at the patch of sky that meant his freedom to him.



When she said she would “turn the other cheek,” she simply meant that she would not _________________________________ for the injury done to her.



Freedom of speech is a(n) _________________________________ and a mockery if it does not apply to people whose opinions are very unpopular.


Please answer quick and I will give you brainliest!